My level-headed and intelligent friend Saintseester said today that she hadn’t paid attention to the news for three weeks, which made me feel better about my dicey engagement with it over roughly the same period. She’s reporting positive effects on her well-being. I haven’t disengaged enough. But I’m going to, even to the point of … Read more
I’ve been on Christmas vacation for about an hour as I type. Delighted to be here, and looking forward to the restorative. Of course, the world ending tomorrow would be decidedly unhelpful. All I want for Tim Tebow is for him to have an actual shot. Somebody pick him up after this season and commit … Read more
The decorum of mourning is now thoroughly passe. Quiet reflection and prayer exceeding an hour or two is so last year. Something Must Be Done. Amidst the predictable, ignorant shrieking for more gun control, there are several prominent voices calling for an examination of how we (don’t) handle mental illness in this country. I applaud … Read more