Commentary
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Election 2016
Their Choices My Choice As a rule, I don’t publicly announce my candidate for President. But I think most would agree this presidential race has broken more than a few rules. So I’m breaking my rule of silence. I’ll share two biases that caused and ultimately resolved my dilemma. First bias, I like rich candidates. They are hard to buy. Second bias, I like candidates that break down barriers. It’s time for a woman to be President. But in both, I’m picky. Not any rich person. Not any woman. So a special rich woman with great name recognition is my candidate – Beyonce Knowles for President 2016. Don’t know why…
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It’s Not “A Miracle on 34th Street, But Close, “A Christmas Kindness on 22nd Street.”
A few weeks ago Beacon of Hope held its annual Christmas Party in the cafeteria of Epiphany Church on 22nd Street. Beacon of Hope is a Catholic Charities program that provides safe homes for more than 400 adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses. This is such a warm festive Christmas party with gentle residents enjoying a good meal, friendship and entertainment.
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Vatican Statement on Paris Attacks
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Here is a translation of a statement issued by the director of the Holy See press office, Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, shortly after the terror attacks in Paris Nov. 13. Here in the Vatican we are following the terrible news from Paris. We are shocked by this new manifestation of maddening, terrorist violence and hatred which we condemn in the most radical way together with the Pope and all those who love peace. We pray for the victims and the wounded, and for all the French people. This is an attack on peace for all humanity, and it requires a decisive, supportive response on the part…
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“Obsession 2015” – Presidential Politics: Definitely Untimely & Maybe Unseemly
View image | gettyimages.com I now am about to be part of the problem I am complaining about – the obsession with partisan political campaigns with their incessant spins, inconsequential surveys and polls, endless intentionally misleading ads – this far in advance of the actual election. The Debate I did watch the Republican Presidential debate last week. I enjoyed it and found it very helpful and informative. I was so entertained that I decided that all the debating candidates deserved a prize. Since I intentionally did not watch any post-debate talking heads, I created and awarded them relying on my own judgment – as limited and biased as it may…
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Easter – A Big Day For Jesus & Bunnies
Easter is a big deal for Easter Bunnies – both chocolate and furry and Easter is THE BIGGEST day for Jesus. Have you ever thought about the difference between the Easter Bunny and Jesus? Well I have and here are ten of them… 1. The Easter Bunny hops along the ground. Jesus hops out of the grave. 2. The Easter Bunny has big ears to hear when he’s in danger. Jesus has big ears to hear when we’re in danger. 3. Easter Bunnies, when they hear our voice, run away from us. Jesus, when he hears our voice, runs toward us to protect, guide and comfort. 4. Easter Bunnies are…