A FOUNTAIN OF TEARS
This is a time to weep for the world. So I offer you this song of lament from Sinead O’Connor based directly on Isaiah chapter five.
NEVER AGAIN
The Lord was sorry that he had made humans. —Genesis 6.6
BILBO BAGGINS’S BLESSING
I heard an old friend was in hospice. We were friends but not close. Should I visit? Must I visit?
CHRISTIAN ZIONISM
I was raised evangelical. I was weaned on love for Israel. I was a Christian Zionist.
MY KILLER WIFE
We all marry a stranger.
THE CHOSEN PEOPLE
It’s not easy being the chosen people of God. I mean it’s like being the teacher’s pet. I don’t care how smart, friendly, or helpful you are, people will hate you.
URINAL BOTTLES
Because of the ick factor, I’ll keep this short. Think of it as a Public Service Announcement.
COMFY SHOES
The road of life is a rough road. That can’t be helped.. Wear good shoes.
BASEBALL AND CHURCH
By chance, my seat mate at the O’s game last Sunday was an old guy. We bonded instantly. Old people find each other fascinating.
BASEBALL AND DEMOCRACY
Baseball is a great American tradition. I want my grandchildren to appreciate it. It’s governed by rules.
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