Category Archives: Politics

Happier Holidays

Posted on 29 November 2019 by

I saw this proposal to expand holidays from work time, and I would naturally agree. Before capitalism, we had feudalism. And in feudal Christian Europe, there were multiple feast days–remember that the original dozen or so holy days of obligation … Continue reading →

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On Snipers, The Social Media Version

Posted on 4 October 2019 by

I noticed Greta Thunberg is traveling to my former state. I also picked up on a piece of social-media-crazy posted by a teacher–a science teacher!–of all people. Story here from a community in which my wife and I used to live. … Continue reading →

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Ruth For The Present Day

Posted on 19 September 2019 by

Before I began my research on the book of Ruth for my parish’s Bible Study, I was well aware of the title character’s status as an immigrant. My completed musical draws on relevant passages from the Torah to underscore the … Continue reading →

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Restorative Justice

Posted on 13 September 2019 by

A facebook friend highlighted the case of a homeless woman of color who tried to park her van to optimize the education possibilities for her five-year-old son. The result? Five years-plus in prison. There were other anti-extenuating circumstances, but you … Continue reading →

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Sometimes Sarcasm

Posted on 17 August 2019 by

It’s so truthful, it hurts: Let’s take a moment to honor the sacrifice of our brave school children who lay down their lives to protect the right to keep and bear arms. Amused at the NRA whining about people trying … Continue reading →

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Civics Lessons For All

Posted on 30 July 2019 by

I don’t usually go in for those internet memes on the matter of “civics.” But these days I’m tempted. Through social media, I am aware of some dust-up between a member of Congress and the US president. I haven’t bothered … Continue reading →

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Fool

Posted on 18 July 2019 by

The post title is not a reflection of the president, but rather the post most in need of filling in Washington. The more the federal executive branch descends into  juvenile insults, the more convinced I am that the jester needs … Continue reading →

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