I am in here.
… which came to me while watching the current episode of Joan of Arcadia (“Common Thread”): If catholic priests spent even a tenth of as much time helping and counseling the victims as they always seem to do to the victimizers, we would already be halfway to heaven.
So I avoid another television show (Revelations) that purports to show us, not only the End of Days, but how some of the superstitions of traditional Catholicism turn out to be real, paving the way for a blending of traditional Catholic faith with real life, superstitions and all. And this is on television, mind you. … Continue reading No revelations for tonight
I spent the afternoon/evening with Other Patti and our friend Sally, watching several episodes of an absolutely brilliant British sitcom entitled “Black Books.” It follows the exploits of Bernard Black, a bookstore owner, his employee Manny, and Fran, who has the shop next door. I would describe it further, but I would only gum it … Continue reading Black Books
Why am I watching the “Today” show? They’ve got a whole headliner segment on the Ginsu Knife. Evidently, it’s the 25th anniversary of the product and its related infomercials. Some announcer (I don’t keep up with these people) even does the karate-chop-a-tomato routine. Infotainment. Or, not even that: there’s no “info” in the “tainment.” 😦 … Continue reading What passes for news
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