Over lunch yesterday, Saintseester mentioned that she had paid little attention to the news since she got so disgusted with them dragging surviving Sandy Hook pupils in front of the camera for a chat about the massacre. Said it was excellent for her mood. It has me seriously considering how much attention I really need … Read more
I received a large compliment recently when someone told me I was “very kind.” “Thank you, but no, I’m not,” I told her. “I’m kind of an asshole some significant part of the time, really.” She persisted. “No, you are kind, helpful, and understanding. You just don’t suffer fools gladly.” I thanked her again. Still … 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