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Looking for Jesus

Looking for Jesus

Feb 23, 2020

I’ve been looking for Jesus most of my life. Much to my surprise, the closer I got, the less there was. Like a mirage.

Saving Jesus

Saving Jesus

Feb 16, 2020

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)

SYMPATHY FOR THE JOKER (Just in time for the Oscars)

Feb 9, 2020

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

Bon Voyage, Dear Friend

Feb 2, 2020

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

MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR

Jan 26, 2020

We knew that any given greeting might be the last. Death was no stranger in that place.

BREAD & CIRCUSES

BREAD & CIRCUSES

Jan 19, 2020

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

LOVE IN VEGAS

Jan 12, 2020

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

Hope for Our Country

Dec 22, 2019

Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent. The fourth candle stands for IMPEACHMENT. Well, maybe not on every Advent wreath...

JOY IN MUDVILLE

JOY IN MUDVILLE

Dec 15, 2019

Advent is a Christian tradition steeped in Judaism. And Judaism is steeped in sorrow. By the rivers of Babylon, we...

Imagine No Religion

Imagine No Religion

Dec 8, 2019

This is the Second Sunday of Advent. The first candle stands for hope. The second for faith. It may be...

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SEE YOU IN NOVEMBER

SEE YOU IN NOVEMBER

July 26, 2026

I reached a personal milestone yesterday. Alas, there were no fireworks and no parades.

O JOGO BONITO

O JOGO BONITO

July 19, 2026

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

BEYOND REASON

July 12, 2026

I'm a soccer fan but not a fanatic. Alas, the game releases the inner barbarian.

BORN ON THE 5TH OF JULY

BORN ON THE 5TH OF JULY

July 5, 2026

Today is my birthday. I was born in 1947. Let's hear if for the boomers!

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