There are lots of ways to “Keep Christ in Christmas.” This is is one great way: A similar random act of kindness happened at a Kmart in Indianapolis, where a young father wearing dirty clothes and worn-out boots, stood in line at a layaway counter alongside three small children. He asked to pay something on his bill because he knew he wouldn’t be able to afford it all before Christmas. Then a mysterious woman stepped up to the counter. “She... Read more
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The dreadful day is upon us. A while back, I wrote: It will be a dreadful day when this singular voice can no longer reach us via any media but memory. And now, Vanity Fair announced that Christopher Hitchens is dead. I like the picture Pat Archbold used In his piece, and so I am stealing it, and I agree with much that Pat has written: Christopher Hitchens now knows the truth of it. . . . Hitchens may have... Read more
Okay, the Three Kings killed me! Lethal Christmas Cuteness, right here (New Advent). Followed by the truth of what Advent is preparing us for. Hint — I’ve used the word before — yes: Revolution! More: Pat Gohn: Put Yourself into the Christmas Story Make Room for Christ And one last great Christmas Gift Idea! Read more
Once again having issues with spam — coming in by the bucketsful — so comments will be closed until I can get them under control. Sorry. Read more
Just ran out for a Chai Tea Latte (and to get away from the noise of the non-stop leaf-blowers, around here) and heard this on the radio: “Mitt Romney is in New York (blah blah) to attend three fund-raisers where he’ll get to meet some supporters (blah blah) paying $2,500 a plate (blah blah) and others on Park Avenue.” On paper, it looks like the most innocent news report ever generated, doesn’t it? Over the airways, with the newsreader’s emphasis,... Read more
I knew that anyone running for President needed a monumental ego to do so. But this is staggering. Next to Obama, Bill Clinton is a model of humility and rational introspection. He was the one he was waiting for. Full Transcript Here How Obama Distorted Inequality Statistics in his 60 Minutes Interview Read more
Lord, don’t move that mountain; just give me strength to climb. Read more
I am glad someone parodied this song, which is not one of my faves” Read more
So, Chelsea Clinton made her debut last night on Brian William’s (to me) awkwardly-named Rock Center, and you can watch her piece, here, and even vote for how you think she did. I voted “boring but I think she’ll get better” even though I thought it an imprecise choice. She was not “boring” — the piece itself, on the generous, inspiring and inspired Annette Dove, and her mission to enhance the lives of disadvantaged kids, was not boring. Ms. Clinton... Read more
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