…is still critical. He was shot in the hip, but also sustained internal injuries and has required several surgeries. His condition is more grave than originally thought.

Terrorism, and the failure to address it adequately, even after all these years.

I’ve posted this song before, but I think it bears repeating, especially on Memorial Day. It’s Tim McGraw’s extraordinarily moving song “If You’re Reading This:” If you’re readin’ this My momma’s sittin’ there Looks like I only got a one … Continue reading →

Hey, let’s have some pleasant distraction from the cares of the world. The following video bills itself as “the most satisfying video in the world.” Now, I don’t know whether it’s the most satisfying, but it might just be the … Continue reading →

[NOTE: This is a repeat of what has become my annual Mother’s Day post. It was written while my mother was still alive.] Okay, who are these three dark beauties? A hint: one of them is the very first picture … Continue reading →

Here’s an interesting take on the furor surrounding Le Pen’s candidacy, from someone who refuses to think she’s evil incarnate. I’ve read a lot about her, mostly con. But I don’t think I know enough to opine yet, except to … Continue reading →