Through his columns, first at CBS and now at NPR, Dick Meyer has provided this site with so many interesting jumping-off points that I’ve given him his own category. I believe he is the only writer besides Chesterton to gain that dubious distinction, but, I digress. Several times over the past few weeks, I have mentioned the upcoming release of his book, Why We Hate Us; American Discontent in the New Millennium; it was released yesterday, and good for all... Read more
…I’m not in Belgium, but I’m probably itching to get home. Not exactly a world-traveler type. Although I’ve always wondered about visiting Ephesus. Bethlehem Crypt at St. Mary Major, burial spot of the fascinating St. Jerome Today is the day we remember the Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica, in Rome. When I was a little girl the nuns told us it was built to honor the naming of Mary as the Theotokos: the God-bearer. Here is what my breviary... Read more
If it’s Monday, I am hopefully sleeping in and then facing a leisurely breakfast before walking around looking at stuff. I am also probably being featured at Pajamas Media, either here or I might be easier to find here. The title of my piece may be “‘One Good Thing’ Can Save Your World,” or it may not be. That was the title I wrote it under, but I had encouraged the folks at PJM to use a better title, if... Read more
I’m traveling (and comments are off) but I have set up a few automatic posts. Thought it would be interesting to show the speech President Bush made to the Joint Session of Congress on September 20, 2001 – a truly great speech that almost no one remembers and is rarely seen or discussed. Here are some excerpts – more can be found in pieces over at YouTube. I remember that night and that speech. I remember that there was some... Read more
The DH and I are heading out for a longish weekend away that will involve visiting a family member we’ve been missing (and to whom I am bringing one of Shana’s beautiful bracelets (the turquoise w/ glass beads is really lovely) and to see an opera. I may bring along a bag of the Mystic Monk’s exquisite Dark Roast Colombian, (see sidebar) for the B&B hostess in hopes that maybe she’ll serve it once or twice while we’re there. What’s... Read more
Lots of emails today from folks wondering why they cannot access me – if you’re reading this, obviously you ARE accessing, but fyi, there seems to be a bugaboo with sitemeter right now that is impeding access to many blogs via IE. Firefox has no such problem for now. That is all. Read more
Oh, this is just a day of riches! The Headline: “Obama Shifts, says he may back offshore drilling”. A better headline, perhaps, in light of today’s festivities in Congress might be, “Under the Bus Goes the Pelosi” Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Friday he would be willing to support limited additional offshore oil drilling if that’s what it takes to enact a comprehensive policy to foster fuel-efficient autos and develop alternate energy sources. Shifting from his previous opposition to... Read more
The Crypt has a statement from CSPAN – who are apparently getting angry phone calls over the cameras being closed during the Mr. Smith Republicans revolt. A number of media organizations have incorrectly referred to ‘C-SPAN cameras’ being turned off and not providing televised coverage of the GOP House members’ post-adjournment protest on energy policy being held on the House floor on Friday afternoon. Please note that cameras in the House chamber are under the control of the Speaker of... Read more
“Shame! Shame! Capital Hill police working under strict orders to shut Capital down at 430 pm today. Speaker Pelosi wants this shut down” -http://twitter.com/petehoekstra This is both hilarious and heartening! Dynamic Democracy! Yesterday, the Democrats admitted, they don’t care if gasoline goes to ten bucks a gallon. Today, the GOP asked for continued debate on oil drilling; the Democrats voted instead to adjourn. Accordingly, the Pelosi turned off the lights, turned off the microphones and ordered the cameras turned off.... Read more
Hey, McCain didn’t say it first, Obama did – (H/T reader Lynda) “Andy Warhol said we all get our 15 minutes of fame. I’ve already had an hour and a half. I mean, I’m so overexposed, I’m making Paris Hilton look like a recluse.” — Then-Senator-elect Barack Obama, D-Ill., Gridiron Dinner, December 2004 Althouse-lanch! Thank you! While you’re here, please read up on today’s GOP revolt. Read more
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