Is it just me or is Bill Clinton looking increasingly like the the smug bastard son of Boris Yeltsin? Except – I can’t remember – did Yeltsin ever treat both the press and the populace which such arrogant disdain? He may have. But then again, Yeltsin was a communist with Pravda behind him; he didn’t have to tell the truth or pretend to respect the intellects of his countrymen. I should just perhaps be glad that the Clinton’s breathtaking disingenuity... Read more
I recently asked if anyone had tried the Mystic Monk’s Chocolate Mint Coffee, and Mrs. Falconer’s Cabana Boy has come through: I got both the Colombian medium roast and some of the chocolate mint flavored coffee. Both are absolutely delicious. They’re perfectly roasted without the slightest hint of bitterness. Being a huge fan of Colombian coffee, I’ve tried several brands, and Mystic Monk beats them all. As for the chocolate mint, it’s a very smooth coffee — like the Colombian... Read more
Deacon Greg, and Miss Kelly and Sissy Willis are all writing about Peggy Noonan’s very good piece on the upcoming visit of Pope Benedict to the United States (and Sissy has a few words for those who don’t appreciate the full genius of Papa Ratzinger, besides). Because so many are discussing Noonan’s piece, I don’t have to say much about it other than recommend you read it. I like how she notes that Benedict – unlike most “world leaders” –... Read more
Improv Everywhere turns a little league baseball game into a big-league event with jumbotron and Goodyear Blimp to boot! You’ll want to read it all. Very cool cats, those IE guys – and never mean-spirited. Read more
Benedict XVI, speaking sweetly and gently, on his upcoming trip to America As I am mostly sleeping due to my most recent attack of “killer anemia” – which had been well-controlled for a good while – a friend popped to deliver a package of toffee, some of the incredible toffee I’ve written about here. The package was a free sample from the folks at the Toffeehouse who graciously (and classily) thanked me with a whole pound of what they call... Read more
Yes, I’ve been saying this all along… Indeed. And indeed. A while back (pre-Obama-surge) I wrote: Come on – the last president who had a “D” after his name saw the 5.6% unemployment rates trumpeted as “essentially full employment” with no “ifs, ands or buts” about it. Every day was a rainbow day when the last “D” President was in office, and most of the news was good news. If the stock market went up – you heard about it.... Read more
The blood count is in the pits again and I’m ordered to rest up a bit. Yes, a bore. I’ll have to get a laptop one of these days. Meanwhile Kate and Kathy are the latest bloggers to be attacked in the war against free speech. Yes, a war. I’ve pitched in with a donation; if you can hit their paypal buttons and help them defray what look like looming lawyer bills, and a long fight (think of all the... Read more
At Midday Prayer the psalms are a little shorter and – for me, anyway – distractions weigh a little longer. Today the third psalm at midday was Psalm 14, which teaches on the foolishness of sinners – which means the foolishness of all of us. I am unhappy with myself just now for many reasons – all of them just – and though I’ve read the psalm many times, today it struck me. Every line struck me; every line felt... Read more
Since today is 3 years since the very affecting funeral of John Paul II, thought I’d repost: An email from a reader:I’m asking this because I think you will answer me respectfully. The service today was beautiful but wasn’t it too much? Jesus was buried in a simple shroud, and he was God. What we saw today bordered on idolatry. I have no problems with Catholics, I do believe you are Christians, but I think you are misguided on this.... Read more
Do you remember this terrible story, wherein a couple lost five of their children in a collision? Deacon Greg links to an inspiring conclusion to that terrible story. Now, more than two years after the accident, Mr. Helm has been acquitted on charges of vehicular homicide. Mr. Schrock says he has accepted that he may never know exactly what happened or why. He also says he has a friend he did not have before, Mr. Helm. “The primary bond there... Read more
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