Monthly Archives: December 2017

Back in the ol’ hometown, ctd

4 Kidneys and 1 Heart Found in Detroit Water Treatment Plant https://t.co/FqRkx9wpb5 — Deadline Detroit (@DeadlineDetroit) December 28, 2017 Man Shot, Killed In Apparent Robbery Of Marijuana Dispensary https://t.co/B5Boj1ZUq3 — Detroit Update (@DetroitUpdate) December 28, 2017

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Looking ahead to 2018

Doing the year-end planning and organizing for next year, I’m seeing two big things at work. First, I think we’re likely to see accelerating inflation and an increasing trade deficit, thanks to the tax bill. The nation is already at … Continue reading

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This sad year

I suppose the most astonishing aspect of this dismal year has been the realization of how little a lot of Americans know about their own country, about its history, ideals, and mechanics of self-government. Seriously: There is something grossly out-of-kilter … Continue reading

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Christmas Eve tweet of the day

When we excuse our sin, we volunteer as defense attorney for a thief who wants to kill us. — Desiring God (@desiringGod) December 25, 2017 Christmas is no time to let your guard down, so put that eggnog back in … Continue reading

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Winter Solstice

Today is the Winter Solstice — the real reason for the season — so I am republishing a post from this date 2-years ago. In truth, the solstices hardly matter any more, and I imagine that most folk barely notice; … Continue reading

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