…Polls are closing in the tackiest nativity contest in a mere two days; follow the link at the top of the side bar to vote. Read more

… He doesn’t want me to be contented with just looking at pictures on the inter webs. He wants me to be happy and have my heart’s desire. Doesn’t that sounds silly, as silly as prosperity theology. Yet there seems to exist the same pervasiveness of thought among charismatics in regards to emotions… a sort of emotional prosperity gospel if you will. The idea that God wants be in state of constant emotional giddiness and always feel good. I heard... Read more

… I am hoping one day in the very near future I will be using my very own photos for this weekly feature. Read more

… I know my nativity contest is hard to top; but Jacob just brought this wonder to my attention. Disclaimer: The Crescat Blog holds no responsibility in whole or part for side effects that may occur upon viewing said material; which may include, but are not limited to, vomiting, blindness, bouts of rage and profanities, and in extreme instances sudden death. source. Read more

… Kat’s going out for the weekend. Read more

… So many of you have contacted me out of kindness, maybe pity, offering to send Christmas cards to me after my laments that every year I send out 60+ cards and get maybe 3-5 in return. Please don’t waste your postage on me… instead send this young woman a Christmas card. Rifqa Bary c/o Angela Lloyd 255C Drinko Hall 55 West 12th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210 Atlas Shrugs has the full story of how her parents have hired CAIR... Read more

… sunset over Valletta. Read more

… because I wasn’t sure if I was clear in the past; I hate obama. He’s an arrogant tool. “When asked by Oprah for his self-report card, the president resisted the urge to give himself an A+, instead giving himself ‘a good solid B-plus. B plus because of the things that are undone. Health care is not yet signed. If I get health care passed, we tip into A minus.‘” [source] He must be grading on a one hell of... Read more

CMR has the full story. Read more

… Started by St. Francis in 1223, the nativity scene has become an endearing symbol commemorating the birth of Christ. Such a beautiful sentiment… some how I don’t suppose St. Francis ever fathomed his idea would be morphed into some gloriously awful kitsch and that I would hold a contest to crown the tackiest. Voting has been divided in three parts based on it’s sheer volume. The top ten tacky nativities will be featured when voting is closed December 24th.... Read more