SPEAK THE TRUTH, EVEN IF YOUR VOICE SHAKES
Now is the winter of our discontent. The last four years have been a roller coaster. But this winter has been extreme by any standards.Over the winters of 2009-10 and 2010-11, the Philadelphia area received huge snow storms that buried us for days each year. We thought that was bad.Then we received a couple of … Continue reading Old Man Winter’s act getting old
In the Catholic Church, today is set aside as the "Commemoration of the Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ." On this day, readings and sermons remind us of that important event in Jesus' life. He travels to the River Jordan, where his cousin, John the Baptist, has been doing the work of preparing the way … Continue reading Jesus’ Example
There is no one in the world who can legitimately judge a cheesesteak contest without being from Philly. And there are few from Philly who can more legitimately judge them than me.That's a mighty big claim to make in this town, home of the most awesome and delicious sandwich on God's green earth.But notice that … Continue reading Best cheesesteaks in Philly
The junior U.S. Senator from the great state of Texas, Ted Cruz, has been selected as this website's 10th annual American of the Year, marking the first time that someone born outside of the country has been so honored. Cruz was born in Canada, in the city of Calgary and province of Alberta in … Continue reading 2013 American of the Year: Ted Cruz
A&E Crucifies 'Duck Dynasty' Patriarch Phil Robertson
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