The Anchoress
My podcast of the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is here. Fr. James Martin has an interesting take on how this feast can still speak to us personally and as a church. Read more
My podcast of the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is here. Fr. James Martin has an interesting take on how this feast can still speak to us personally and as a church. Read more
Last minute plans for a getaway, in the general vicinity of Colonial Williamsburg. We are fortunate that my husband had lots of travel points; needed the break. A fine pub, indeed! Took that picture with my phone. Came out well, didn’t it? Happy Catholic has a really GREAT picture though Blogging will be sporadic! Read more
See, I didn’t think there was anything wrong with “hootchie-koo.” Read more
“. . . but it seemed to me that Alyosha was even more of a realist than the rest of us. Oh, of course, in the monastery he believed absolutely in miracles, but in my opinion miracles will never confound a realist. It is not miracles that bring a realist to faith. A true realist, if he is not a believer, will always find in himself the strength and ability not to believe in miracles as well, and if a... Read more
I can’t embed the video, but credit where it’s due, I give Nancy Pelosi props for hanging in there, allowing people to have their say, and not running away. When I see a politician do that, I am appreciative. I liked it when Bush did it, and I like it now. The free expression of political opinion and disagreement is so fundamental to America, that I will always appreciate a politician who manages to hang in there, although they ought... Read more
During the 2008 campaign, I wrote a little playlet wherein Candidate Obama–his poll numbers dipping with the emergence of Gov. Palin–visited Bill Clinton for advice on how to win. Don Clinton: (leering a little) She’s got nice legs, that Governor p*tana, eh? I wouldn’t mind me some of that. Get me an Executive Office Spanking in Anchorage, that’s what I say, Haw Haw! Get us a game of “Mayor, May I? Haw! That li’l girl’s got spunk. I love spunk.... Read more
Do you know the second verse? This USMC vet does, and he sings it better than I could:Â Read more
It has been 1200 Hours since the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico. Dead sea turtle lies on beach in Pass Christian, Mississippi(Source) There have been dozens of dead sea turtles found washing up on the beaches. And dolphins: And young herons: All manner of sea life are dying in the Gulf of Mexico. So are jobs and livelihoods Pondering these heartbreaking pictures, I tried to find out what serious steps the Obama administration has taken to... Read more
As Instapundit says: Felled by a flip camera! Helen Thomas is retired, effective Immediately, and the White House Correspondent’s Association, after mulling it over for a few days, has released a condemnation of Thomas’ remarks, and add: “. . . the incident does revive the issue of whether it is appropriate for an opinion columnist to have a front row seat in the WH briefing room. That is an issue under the jurisdiction of this board.” The White House itself,... Read more
Remember The Twilight Zone? Reader Mike sent this along,and it has all the makings of a great episode of that Rod Serling series: A 70-year-old radio at a Scottish heritage centre has been picking up vintage broadcasts featuring Winston Churchill and the music of Glen Miller. The Pye valve wireless at Montrose Air Station, a heritage centre that tells the story of the men and women who served there, has no power and is not connected to any source of... Read more
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