Monthly Archives: June 2008

Let My People Go

Africans in Uganda are pleading for rich, powerful, and liberal Western entities to quit pushing their disastrous pro-condom, pro-”sex with anyone” agenda on them, because it is causing AIDS to increase. The Family Research Council: Rep. Henry Waxman’s (D-Calif.) opposition … Continue reading

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It’s Not Supposed to Happen to Me

My mother is not supposed to be diagnosed with an incurable disease. She’s not supposed to need a feeding tube and device to assist her speech. Not my mother. She’s supposed to live to 90 years old and meet each … Continue reading

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Home

I’m home to my beloved. And, my house. And, my chickens and bees and garden and flowers. And, my pillow with just the right amount of firmness. All my cupboards are packed according to my logic. The thermostat is set … Continue reading

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Fatherhood Begins at Conception

So said Senator Obama in his Father’s Day speech. And I totally agree, both on this point and on his broader message that Black fathers who have abandoned their parental responsibilities need to truly be fathers to their children. But … Continue reading

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Program of Life

In Regnum Christi, we each draw up a Program of Life, which is kind of like our plan for growing in Christ, overcoming our faults, and strengthening our virtues. I just created mine a few weeks ago and brought it … Continue reading

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Dobson, Obama, and the Need for Fides et Ratio

Fides et Ratio: Faith and Reason. Don’t be impressed that I know Latin because I don’t; however, the Latin I do know is from the fact that the encyclicals and letters of the Popes have Latin titles. Fides et Ratio … Continue reading

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Another Abortion Business Closes Down

in Dallas, thanks be to God; this one did late-term abortions: Members of the Catholic Pro-Life Committee, the Respect Life Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Dallas, maintained a constant presence of peaceful prayer and sidewalk counseling in front of … Continue reading

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The New Buffs!

I picked up our two Buff Orpington chickens from my friend, Jeremy, yesterday! Here is the video of it: Update: I’m getting some error and the video won’t play when I try to start it, so bear with me as … Continue reading

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Seen the (Silver)Light

“If you can see the lights/ shine in front of me/ If you can see the lights/ shout out where you’ll be…” – Simple Minds, “See the Lights” That song has nothing to do with this blog post. I blogged … Continue reading

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Hanging Out in New Mexico

Howdy friends, I’ve been in NM for the past four days or so and away from the cpu. Katie’s family here is doing great, and we have had a good time together; yesterday I set up a new blog for … Continue reading

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