Here is my report on retail establishments in the Huntsville, Alabama area this Christmas season: Haven’t set foot in Madison Square or Parkway Place since the summer. So, no idea. Haven’t been to Bridge Street since the first week of November. Aren’t I helpful? I have a tremendously positive relationship with Wal-Mart, because I don’t … Read more
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
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