For those of you who read Sin Boldly (or who followed me in the Chicago Sun-Times several years back, I have some news to share that breaks my heart: Our beloved cat, Cleo, died unexpectedly last night at home in Laguna Beach. She went quickly and peacefully. We are just gutted. Read more
You might not have a clue who Bieber is. Or, if you are aware of the existence of the crown prince of Stratford, Ontario, you might not give two hoots about him. But I’m guessing that there is a young person in your life who does. So, for the sake of the children, please hear me out. Read more
Ya know, I've been interviewed a lot over the last five or six years and I have to say that, hands down, my favorite venue to be grilled publicly is on the Steve Brown Show. Earlier today I recorded a new episode with "The Old White Guy," as Pastor Brown calls himself, about BELIEBER! and it was an absolute hoot. The show airs this weekend on the Salem Radio Network (click HERE to find stations and air times), but you can listen to it now by clicking on the link below. Read more
A California vicar I know likes to describe the life of faith — the Church — as “The Great Conversation.” It is a conversation to which we all (and what part of alldon’t you understand?) are invited. When followers of Christ share their faith with others, they are inviting them to join the sacred conversation. This is evangelicalism in its truest sense. This is what we are called to do. By the One, by Emmanuel, “God with us.” Read more
Lately, I’ve been holding my breath. It’s actually something I inherited from my mother’s side of the family. Many of my female relatives on the Irish side of the clan have this habit of holding our breath when we’re talking—or rather, listening—or concentrating, or thinking. And especially when we’re anxious. Stress makes many people turn to comfort food, while others lose their appetite. Some folks chew their nails; some look for relief in the bottom of a cocktail glass; still... Read more
It's been a while since I've had a public engagement to tell you about and am delighted to tell you about my upcoming participation as a workshop presenter for WomanKind 2012 in Richmond, Va., on Feb. 17-18. The event, which is sponsored every two years by St. James Episcopal Church is themed this year "Holy Mysteries." The organizers describe it thusly: "Daily life is full of questions without answers, of things unknown or seemingly unknowable..." Read more
Bonus Patsy and Edina. A wee behind-the-scenies doc just recently done by Jill Saunders (aka Edwina Margaret Rose Monsoon) and Joanna Lumley (Eurydice Colette Clytemnestra Dido Bathsheba Rabelais Patricia "Patsy" Cocteau Stone) ... fabulous. Read more
Edina and Patsy (and Saffy and Bubble et al) returned to BBC One on Christmas Day with the episode "Identity" — fabulous but not available online (legally) at the moment — and then again on New Year's Day with "Job." Read more
Rarely do I leave a cinema and feel the urge to tell everyone I know to run out and see the film I’ve just watched. But that is precisely how I felt after a recent screening of “The Mighty Macs,” an outstanding new independent film with a subtle yet powerful spiritual message that opened in theaters nationwide last week. “The Mighty Macs” is based on the true story of the Immaculata College women’s basketball team that rose from obscurity to... Read more
"I have arrived at a balancing point between sickness and health, and it is the bargain I live with. I don't take chances," Ebert wrote.He said the pain could last as long as six weeks, but it now seems to be subsiding. It is the pain to my peace of mind that continues." Read more
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