Scientists Say Religion Makes Kids Mean, God Squad Gobsmacked

At the request of my dear sister Rose’s parish priest, I accepted a telephone consultation appointment with Sister Moecha Meretrix, the principal of the Catholic school to whom Rose sends her vast brood of Catholic children, Mother Superior of a local Dominican convent, and, as it happens, a member of the Ecumenical Congress of the… Continue reading Scientists Say Religion Makes Kids Mean, God Squad Gobsmacked

Donald Trump to Showcase Republican Master Debaters

Bright and early this morning, I engaged in my second telephone consultation with Donald Trump, which his personal assistant booked for him on Monday via a call to my personal assistant, Gretchen. “What the hell,” she asked me shortly after informing me of the appointment, “do you suppose he wants now?” “My guess,” I ventured,… Continue reading Donald Trump to Showcase Republican Master Debaters

GOP Rediscovers Gingrich – Can Talk, has Pulse; Also Not Romney

Around about Halloween, my dear sister Rose had finished making it clear to me, over the course of several conversations, that Thanksgiving was to be held at my house this year.  There are a number of reasons for that, none of which Rose gave me, of course, because she didn’t need too.  I already knew… Continue reading GOP Rediscovers Gingrich – Can Talk, has Pulse; Also Not Romney

Meet Rick Perry’s Most Ambitious New Volunteer

It’s been unseasonably cool here in Washington the last few days, and I can’t complain.  The finches and hummingbirds have ceased visiting their bird feeders, so I suppose it bothers them, though.  On the other hand, the brisk weather seems to have had a stimulating effect on the appetites of cardinals, jays, robins, and in particular,… Continue reading Meet Rick Perry’s Most Ambitious New Volunteer