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Tag Archives: Events of the Day
Two hundred thirty-eight
Happy birthday, America.
A Century since the Conflagration
One hundred years ago, it began. And in a lot of ways, it hasn’t ended…but then, can we even say that “it” really started one hundred years ago, as opposed to just one particular long and sickening phase of “it”? … Continue reading
There shouldn’t be this much Nazi-related funny stuff in one day….
A church wanted to put an inspiring quote on its billboard. They found one. Problem was, it was a quote by Adolf Hitler. So they went back to the inspirational quote book used it anyway! And they attributed it, right … Continue reading
Those who went, but did not return
Know, all who see these lines, That this man, by his appetite for honor, By his steadfastness, By his love for his country, By his courage, Was one of the miracles of the God. — Guy Gavriel Kay “The Green … Continue reading
No doing WHAT in your toilets, now?
Journalists aren’t thrilled with their quarters in Sochi for the Olympics. Lots of photo of questionable stuff, but this one stopped me cold: Can someone tell me just what the last panel there is demonstrating, by way of Things They … Continue reading
National Pie Day!
Today is National Pie Day, huzzah! Sadly, this is also the day that the Captain and Tennille announced that they are divorcing, which I find quite a bummer. But I can tie that into National Pie Day, too: Happy National … Continue reading
Pursuing Capital
A bit of politics here, after the break. Keep scrolling if you don’t want one of my rare bursts of liberalism in this space! On we go…. I’ve seen three articles online in the last week that have really expressed … Continue reading
Thankfulness: I has it!
Here, with my usual additions sprinkled throughout, is my updated list of things for which I am thankful. It is not exhaustive! Cape May, Lucky Bones (restaurant in Cape May), Cheddar cheese so sharp it makes you pucker, Sesame crackers, … Continue reading
“Don’t forget your dying King.”
I was born a little less than eight years after President Kennedy’s assassination, so I don’t have any direct memories of that event. But the shockwaves that event has sent through time are truly amazing to behold, even to this … Continue reading
Thank you
It seems to me that the best thanks to all veterans would be to work as hard as we can to avoid the creation of more war veterans in the future.