Category: Current Events
Laura Bush Says Criticism of Husband “Disgusting”
WASHINGTON (Sept. 9) – Laura Bush described as “disgusting” comments by rapper Kanye West and Democratic chairman Howard Dean blaming her husband for the disproportionate number of black hurricane victims. Good. I am glad she decided to defend her husband.I get tired of seeing democrats cast blame repeatedly while conservatives just take this stupidity. “It’s… Continue reading Laura Bush Says Criticism of Husband “Disgusting”
Catholic Youths Flock To Latin Mass
The traditional liturgy, almost forgotten since the Church switched to vernacular tongues for its services, is full of reverent rituals and ornate vestments which were put aside as outdated after the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965). But these traditions are making a quiet comeback among a tiny minority of young Catholics who find the strict Roman… Continue reading Catholic Youths Flock To Latin Mass
Rembering Hiroshima
“To remember Hiroshima is to abhor nuclear war. To remember Hiroshima is to commit oneself to peace.” – Pope John Paul II on his visit to Hiroshima at the Peace Memorial Park, Feb. 25, 1981 more…
There’s a winged pig hovering outside my second-floor window
In other news, I found a lot to agree with in this Richard Cohen column: Murderer at the Bedside (WaPo — marketing questions)
Oh no
I just read Luther Vandross has passed away. The only article I read about it was on AOL and I cannot find another. I think his version of Superstar and Dance With My Father are my favorite Luther songs.
Geldof Wants Pope to Join G8 Poverty March
In Rome to promote the Italian stage of the international Live 8 concert on July 2, Geldof said he had written to the Pope about his campaign but had only received a photograph of the Pontiff in return. “I don’t want a picture, I want him to come to Edinburgh,” Geldof told a news conference.… Continue reading Geldof Wants Pope to Join G8 Poverty March
I Know It’s Marketing Ploy, But It’s One I Like!
Have you seen the Dove Campaign For Real Beauty? There is a commercial for soap that has a bunch of women in their underwear (which I am not crazy about) of all shapes, sizes and skin tones. Of the different shapes and sizes there are some pregnant bellies, is one woman with a C-section scar,… Continue reading I Know It’s Marketing Ploy, But It’s One I Like!