1. Michael Jackson: even his own funeral was a performance of sorts. And how did Rev. Sharpton get involved? Anyway, MJ needed Christ and he needed a good psychotherapist. I hope he found at least One at the last minute. 2. Sarah Palin: OODA: “You have to decode the environment before [your opponent] does, act… Continue reading 7 Quick Takes from Peony
The Anchoress – A Must Read Now!
Caritas in Veritate, by B-16 & Pixar The Pixar short is adorable and the tie-in to the new encyclical is inspiring brings tears to my eyes (yeah, a little inspiration goes a long way with me, alright?) There’s also a great round-up of commentary on Caritas in Veritate.
So, you don’t want to be a DB?
Let Mr. Kellemeyer show you how it’s done: For instance, I began to realize that the assertion, “I can have sex without wanting a child” was logically absurd. It’s like saying, “I can eat ice cream all day without wanting to get fat.” Sure, you can. But what does your “want” have to do with… Continue reading So, you don’t want to be a DB?
DB Clinic 101
This gem must have been written by 17-year old men for 17-year-old men, or at least the perpetual 17-year old men. The author, Isabella Snow, claims to be a woman, but for the life of me, I cannot imagine a woman selling out other women like this. Let’s dissect this, shall we? C’mon, it’ll be… Continue reading DB Clinic 101
American Papist: Not Your Average Catholic!: Photo: Archbishop Dolan prays at Ground Zero
http://www.americanpapist.com/2009/07/photo-archbishop-dolan-prays-at-ground.html#links
“…the Antichrist, with an air of scholarly excellence….”
Via dylan: And the Antichrist, with an air of scholarly excellence, tells us that any exegesis that reads the Bible from the perspective of faith in the living God, in order to listen to what God has to say, is fundamentalism; he wants to convince us that only his kind of exegesis, the supposedly purely… Continue reading “…the Antichrist, with an air of scholarly excellence….”
Palin to Resign as Alaska Governor on July 26
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/03/AR2009070301738.html?hpid=topnews Woah. My hope for her? I hope that when the Republican party comes crawling back to her, she tells them to go jump in the lake.
Seven Quick Takes from Peony
1. I’m so bummed — I thought my new shoes would be comfortable but instead they’re killing my feet. Is it the heels or my plantar fascia? 2. Hambet is teaching me to play Lego Star Wars on the Wii. In return, I am giving him piano lessons. It’s working out. 3. Hmmmm. Not sure… Continue reading Seven Quick Takes from Peony