This past Wednesday was marked by the convergence of a number of happenings on the same day. Lovers and wannabe's were celebrating Valentine's Day. Western Christianity was marking the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. And at camps in Florida and Arizona, many Major League Baseball teams were opening their spring training. But for many … Continue reading There should be no debate: we need to talk about guns
Innocence lost at Sandy Hook
Flowers placed near Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut The little children of Sandy Hook are angels, as you can see from this picture. It was taken in May of 2011 at the Great Pootatuck Duck Race, just as thousands of yellow plastic rubber duckies were dumped into the Pootatuck River and began their … Continue reading Innocence lost at Sandy Hook
Michael Vick deserves a second chance
It was one week ago that the Philadelphia sports scene was thrown into a tizzy when the Eagles stole the headlines from the world champion Phillies, not with their efforts on the field in their first exhibition game, but off the field with the signing of quarterback Michael Vick.For anyone who has been living in … Continue reading Michael Vick deserves a second chance
Radical Islam at Virginia Tech?
Makeshift memorial to the victims at Virginia Tech University Ismael Ax walked his demented soul out into the quiet early-morning peace of his residence hall at Virginia Tech University. It was just after 7:00 am on Tuesday morning, April 19th, 2007. But that peace which surrounded him was about to be shattered by the … Continue reading Radical Islam at Virginia Tech?