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How Much is Enough?
A snarky old Texan, Jim Hightower, in his retirement runs an amusing podcast, “The Lowdown.” From 1983 to 1991 he served as elected commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture. As Commissioner, Jim dealt with not only agricultural issues but…
Read MoreThe Real McCoy
When Jai and I went to Alaska we quickly learned that there were two sorts of Alaskans: Cheechakoes and Sourdoughs. Cheechakoes were the newbies, those ignorant of custom and survival needs. As you’d guess, Sourdoughs were those who had weathered…
Read MoreStar of Wonder, Star of Night
Today is the Epiphany of our Lord. In the Western Christianity we celebrate this event by hailing the arrival of eastern sages who followed the star till it led them to the Holy Family gathered around the manger. That star…
Read MoreHerod in His Raging
It was a real surprise to pick up the Los Angeles Times the other morning in my driveway. Right there on the front page, above the fold was NOT the traditional Christmas tableau of the Holy Family surrounded by adoring…
Read MoreBare Beginnings
Today we light the pink candle on the Advent wreath. This is Mary’s Sunday. And this is Stir Up Sunday – the clue that it was time for folks to get their Christmas puddings started. Why, you ask? The collect…
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