Saving Jesus
Before Jesus got converted into a white evangelical Republican, he was a child of Judaism, working for social justice. What happened?!
SYMPATHY FOR THE JOKER (Just in time for the Oscars)
I saw “Joker” last week. Before the (sociopathic) “Joker” became Batman’s notorious nemesis, he was just Arthur Fleck. Arthur has a backstory.
Bon Voyage, Dear Friend
This past Tuesday the Magical Mystery Tour bus came for my friend. I didn’t think it would arrive so soon. I didn’t have a chance to say goodbye.
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR
We knew that any given greeting might be the last. Death was no stranger in that place.
BREAD & CIRCUSES
I’m told this is our “Hong Kong moment.” Marches, letters, petitions, and sham trials aren’t getting it done. It’s time to flood the streets and stay until the revolution is over.
LOVE IN VEGAS
Our twin granddaughters live in Albuquerque. They’re 11 years old, just this side of puberty and corruptibility.
Over Christmas break we took them to Las Vegas to see “Love” at the Mirage…
Hope for Our Country
Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent. The fourth candle stands for IMPEACHMENT. Well, maybe not on every Advent wreath...
JOY IN MUDVILLE
Advent is a Christian tradition steeped in Judaism. And Judaism is steeped in sorrow. By the rivers of Babylon, we...
Imagine No Religion
This is the Second Sunday of Advent. The first candle stands for hope. The second for faith. It may be...
Deep Darkness
Nightmares begone! Today is the First Sunday of Advent. There’s a light up ahead. No more darkness. No more...
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SEE YOU IN NOVEMBER
I reached a personal milestone yesterday. Alas, there were no fireworks and no parades.
O JOGO BONITO
Soccer is a beautiful game, my sons told me years ago. I couldn’t see what they saw, but I’m beginning to.
BEYOND REASON
I'm a soccer fan but not a fanatic. Alas, the game releases the inner barbarian.
BORN ON THE 5TH OF JULY
Today is my birthday. I was born in 1947. Let's hear if for the boomers!