I’ve been reading Plato’s “The Republic.” I needed a diversion from the “ship of fools.”
I thought for sure the Republicans would throw in the towel and forfeit the race. I was wrong.
America is on fire. The towers of freedom and justice have been struck.
It’s a marvel of human ingenuity.
On the way to the beach last week we passed Kitty Hawk. And that got me thinking of Eve.
[On vacation this week. I hope you enjoy this re-run from Oct. 6, 2019]
As you read this I’m at the beach in Avon, North Carolina. (Sorry. But somebody had to go!)
We have a statue of St. Francis in our flower garden. So far no one has attempted to topple it.
I was born on the 5th of July. It’s an unremarkable date.
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MOMISMS
Here's a sampler of "momisms" from last Sunday's post. What's your favorite. Can you add another?

A Mother’s Wisdom
My mom was down on folly.

WOE TO YOU RICH
Jesus would not be with the pope on everything, but he would be with him on this: Those who build walls are not Christians.

RESURRECTION (A week later)
I saw Jesus napping in a hammock in my backyard. A transistor radio lay on his chest. A baseball game was on.