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Well, not according to the Vatican! The Vatican’s official newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano, has now officially deemed “The Blues Brothers” as a Catholic classic, and endorsed it as recommended viewing for all Catholics! Apparently the theme “We’re on a mission from God” is what has set this film apart as a praise worthy work. Now who Continue reading

Not that that’s ground breaking news really. But I am feeling much better, and ready to get on with things. My Mother had been sick for the past few months, and I spent some time traveling back to east Tennessee to help care for her. Sadly on 5/19, she passed away. I know I blogged Continue reading

A woman among women. In this world where so many people have such great influence and renown, there are pockets here and there where differing numbers of people have had the distinct pleasure of knowing truly great people. People that will not be on the cover of magazines, nor will the paparazzi chase them for Continue reading

So yes, I caved. I am typing this, with much less difficulty than I thought, on my new iPad. And the verdict thus far… I love it! The form factor is not awkward. It’s not too heavy, nor is it too flimsy. With the faster processor, it’s quite zippy! And just like the iPhone, the Continue reading

Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add ‘within the limits of the law’ because law is often but the tyrant’s will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual.  – Thomas Jefferson  Nothing is more Continue reading

If we could travel into the past, it’s mind-boggling what would be possible. For one thing, history would become an experimental science, which it certainly isn’t today. The possible insights into our own past and nature and origins would be dazzling. For another, we would be facing the deep paradoxes of interfering with the scheme Continue reading

Instructions: Read each question carefully. Answer all questions. Time limit 4 hours. Begin immediately. Work in numerical order. Equipment remaining from question #1 may prove useful in questions #3 and #6.                            1. Medicine.  You have been provided with a razor blade, a Continue reading

So, are we all excited about the impending introduction of Apple’s new iPad? I’ve very excited. I’m not necessarily going to buy one, but I am hoping that this will usher in the new era of tablet computing! I’ve been enamored of tablet computers for years, but the pricing has always been prohibitive. It seems Continue reading