… so shiny. I had the pleasure of making these fine gentleman’s acquaintance. Read more

… curled up in a shoe in the back of my closet. Snake and shoe are fine. I only suffered a minor myocardial infarction. We had a solemn ceremony releasing Snake back into the wild. When I say “wild” I mean the storm drain at the end of my driveway… so it could live with the crocodiles in the sewers, of course. Sigh. Boys. Read more

… anybody going to Rome this year and in need of a travel companion? I have until December 31st to use my already purchased airline tickets. Anyone know of any church groups making pilgrimages this year? If you hear of anything keep me in mind. Grazie mille. [email protected] Read more

… in all seriousness, I do believe we should be stewards of the earth but to do so doesn’t mean we must idolize the environment to the point of self loathing. We need to realize there exists a greater threat to the environment than carbon emissions… the pollution of moral corruption. While we chuckle about burning tires or effigies of Lenin [today is his birthday], we can take a somber moment to realize the moral pollution that permeates around us... Read more

… I was really looking forward to meeting them. Photographer Ruth Orkin c.1951 titled An American in Italy. Read more

… the snake was never found. Read more

… nor my desire. stalk.stalk.crazy.stalk. Our inevitable meeting has only been postponed. Read more

… Ok, I think the correct terminology is “blognic” … but all the cool kids will be there. Are you attending the Pontifical Mass at DC’s National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception this Saturday? Then why not join me and several other bloggers and quasi celebrities, even if in their own mind, for some socializing…. drinking guaranteed to ensue. Hilarity is to be had. If you plan to attend and you would like to get together drop me a line.... Read more

… who can afford iPads?!? When I was in college Raman Noodles was a dietary staple. Read more

… for the understanding and sympathetic words regarding my travel predicament. Please continue to pray for me. I might still be able to go in the first part of May… provided. Please let this piece of shitty art express my humble gratitude. Ok, I can admit it, I am with Mr. Korger in kind of liking this. It has a certain earnest kitschy charm. image source. Read more