Obamaporta-prompta; Symptom of Distress?

Last updated on: March 10, 2017 at 10:45 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

A Shrinking Presidential Perspective Necessity being the mother of invention, it appears that Barack Obama has needed, and thus invented, the Portable President Kit, consisting of two teleprompters with accompanying equipment and a traveling Don’t-You-Know-Who-I-Am-I-Am-The-President-That’s-Who Podium With Presidential Seal, which Barack Obama takes with him, everywhere he goes. That means he brings it to an elementary school, for use in addressing the press (something past-and-moronic presidents did not have to do), who are then weirdly dismissed and unable to witness... Read more

Venerating Mary

Last updated on: March 10, 2017 at 10:45 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

This is a gorgeous bit of Orthodox chant (and lovely images) thanks to the invaluable Crescat, who is otherwise torturing us with obnoxious images of pop-culture messiah, or achingly beautiful scenes of Malta. Check her out! O Virgin Birthgiver, rejoice… …Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, For thou hast borne the Saviour of our souls! Read more

Politics & Religion until you puke

Last updated on: March 10, 2017 at 10:46 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

Lots and lots to read today, but I’ll break it down for you, one section for religion, one for politics. Pols first – got this from Insty: You can read the lyrics here. SOTU Address: Obama “needs to come off as authentic”. Come off? Perhaps this illustrates a big difference between Presidents Obama and Bush. Bush did not have to “come off” as authentic. He was authentic. Beltway Democrats (and to be fair, too many Beltway Republicans) do not understand... Read more

Updates on Haiti, Kids & Ed – UPDATE

Last updated on: March 10, 2017 at 10:46 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

I hate to start off a Haiti round-up with an “I told you so,” so I will wait to say it and urge you instead to go watch this very affecting video -watch the sigh of sadness this beautiful and resilient child breathes as she talks about the death around her; marvel at her composure, even as her eyes tell you the whole story- and then read the accompanying piece, and then come back, because the article touches on two... Read more

The Habit Maker

Last updated on: March 10, 2017 at 10:46 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

This is so lovely, I don’t even care that it doesn’t quite fit the space. The seamstress for the Daughters of St. Paul (H/T Phatmass) Link to video And different sorts of piecing together, here and here and here and here. Read more

Your typical Sunday

Last updated on: March 10, 2017 at 10:46 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

I can’t remember the last time we had Sunday around here that did not include a family/social obligation, and today is going to be another completely tied-up-all-dayer. But I have a couple of things I am itching to write. So, tomorrow will be more interesting? Have a good ‘un! Go Jets! Read more

What Does Obama Like About America?

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 8:10 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

We know all the things the Obama administration dislikes about America: Banks, business, journalists who ask actual questions, investors, entrepreneurs, unintimidated voters, traditional alliances, military tribunals, Gitmo, the private sector, the middle class, cities that are still thriving, or trying not to turn into Detroit, people who make more than federal workers while working within the private sector, George W. Bush, transparency, capitalism and possibly the rights to free speech, the rights to dissent and tea partiers. Also, in general,... Read more

Missing Persons and more

Last updated on: March 10, 2017 at 10:46 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

Some completely unconnected links: Missing persons: Blogger Bookworm is sending out an SOS to other bloggers trying to alert people to this story about a couple who may be lost in the snows: Ryan Barrett and his girlfriend, Viola Liu left on Saturday, January 16, at 2:00 p.m. to go camping with their three dogs (2 huskies & a lab) in his red 2005 Toyota Tacoma pick up truck (with shell.) They were scheduled to return home on Monday evening,... Read more

Quiet

Last updated on: March 10, 2017 at 10:46 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

A three-day headache, some unexpected company that came in for a funeral and crash-landed here, and a bit of constant nausea has me quiet. Will get back to work later, hopefully. Read more