Time to Crack the Whip!

Yesterday I stopped by Chani’s blog, Finding My Way Home. She had an excellent post on New Year’s resolutions. Instead of the usual list of promises to be kept in the upcoming year, Chani opted for a “Word of the Year” plan.  She chose a word that would set a theme for the upcoming year.
I [...]

Serious Opposition Continues

I guess I am surprised at the anger still being expressed over the choice of Rick Warren to give the invocation at Obama’s inauguration. I left a comment over at Elizabeth Keaton’s blog, Telling Secrets a few days ago. It represented my belief that although I despise a good deal of the garbage that Warren [...]

If it Only Worked!

On more than one occasion, I’ve spoken out about the futility of abstinence only programs.  And it seems that my conclusions are once more born out.
Recent studies show that those who take the virginity pledge are just as likely to violate said oath and engage in premarital sex as any other group of teenagers.
Worse, [...]

Atheists Take Heart!

Once again, we are reminded that we are better most of the time than our religions. Or at least some of them. It seems that researchers at the Pew Institute can again report that Americans by and large believe that good folks go to heaven without regard to their religious affiliation. And even the non-believer, [...]

Dick and Jane and Spot

Karl Rove says it’s true, and well, that ought to be enough for anybody right? I mean, if he says so, it’s so. The fact that this Bushonian universe is about to wink out of existence on January 20, is of no consequence. The law is the law until the 20th, and truth is relative [...]

Rutting in the Brain

I tend to see myself at times as a study in contrasts. I find the Japanese garden soothing in its perfection and simplicity, yet so very orderly, and then again, the wild unkempt rambling of the English cottage garden also calls to me. It’s a confusing thing sometimes to try to figure out.
I’m engaged in [...]

Happy Happy Holidays!

May each and every one of you have a blessed and safe holiday. May you be with those you love, eat well, and enjoy the day! Let us all pray for all those who suffer and have little to celebrate, and let us all reaffirm our commitment to doing all we can to help all [...]