The self-importance of (cultural) tin-pot potentates

The article discusses President Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Performing Arts Center, which has led to protests from musicians resigning their contracts. The author critiques the biased portrayal of Trump in the media, arguing that he prioritizes his voter base over cultural elites. It emphasizes a shift in cultural control back to ordinary citizens.

Prescription: Pain and Suffering, with high probability of death

Friday I experienced something that took me so aback I found it VERY hard to sleep Friday night. An experience of medical negligence so callous I had trouble believing I had been witness to it. So callous, that, while I report it today, I am yet willing to (temporarily) withhold some of the names of … Continue reading Prescription: Pain and Suffering, with high probability of death

And then we were out …

The author shares their experience at Extended Stay America where they stayed for over 10 weeks while restoring their house. Despite initial comfort, they were unexpectedly expelled due to alleged "multiple disturbances" without warning. The author questions the hotel's management practices, expressing disappointment in communication and service, ultimately advising against staying there.

Methodists are Polytheists?!?

Just another lie from the people who think cute is better than true ... So I was shocked the other day to learn that Methodists are polytheists. I saw the above sign, talking about multiple Gods, and wondered when they had forgotten about Deuteronomy 6:4 - "The LORD our God, the LORD is one " … Continue reading Methodists are Polytheists?!?

The Lightfoot Luck

https://videopress.com/v/ujkzgnLV?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Goodness of God, by CeCe Wynans "Thimgs seems to happen to us that we don't seem to provoke." NoLynch Atlas, From the Oracle, Hammerspace Publishers, 2024 Ed. The above observation is known as the Lightfoot Luck, and it hit us pretty hard this week. For the past five years we have been knocked down, … Continue reading The Lightfoot Luck

There are some things a church sign should never say

My opening will digress from the headline to help it make more sense. Jasini pointed out some billboards in our area to me, ones put up by the suicide hotline, ones she said are creepy to her: You are never alone Someone is always listening I can see what they are meant to convey; I see … Continue reading There are some things a church sign should never say

They make themselves caricatures of their true selves, becoming more silly and ridiculous…

I know I have stated this before, but perhaps now is a good time to state it with my utmost clarity: I know there are people who may not appreciate the way I have portrayed them in my blog entries. I have always tried to portray people as accurately and fairly as possible, tried to … Continue reading They make themselves caricatures of their true selves, becoming more silly and ridiculous…

What the sign doesn’t say …

I know, this is me being catty, or ratty, or something less than the positive, uplifting person I try to be, but when the truth comes to your mind, sometimes it doesn't always seem so positive, until you live enough of your life to get the context needed (assuming you live that long). The changeable … Continue reading What the sign doesn’t say …