I didn't find out until about five minutes ago. Last night, I went to bed at around 11:00 pm, and so I missed the news at that time. Just waking up this morning, I poured myself the first cup of coffee of the day, and fired up the computer. Then a local news anchor said … Continue reading Goodbye, Tim Simpson
No hijab on the job
The Philadelphia Police Department has a series of dozens of what are known as 'Directives' which govern nearly every facet of a police officer's work. From their uniforms to their firearms, from the proper procedures for obtaining warrants to the proper procedures for recording daily work assignments.Every single person who signs up to become a … Continue reading No hijab on the job
The Church and the death penalty
It might seem to some that a topic as fraught with controversy as the death penalty might not be the best topic for this 'Sunday Sermon' series that I have going as a regular feature here at the website.However, these are not normal times, and these times have resulted not only in my own personal … Continue reading The Church and the death penalty
The one that got away
It was just after 1:00 AM in the freezing cold early morning hours of Friday, January 30th, 1970. To put in perspective how long ago it was, just three weeks earlier the Beatles had performed together in the studio for the final time, and it was just three weeks since a new soap opera 'All … Continue reading The one that got away
Isabel’s sacrifice
Philadelphia Police Officer Isabel Nazario killed in crash: Isabel's sacrifice
MATT VEASEY 