Monthly Archives: May 2021

We will be skipping a trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula this year — again — but do feel comfortable heading to the Outer Banks; it’s only a few hours away, and it’s easy to minimize and control our encounters with … Continue reading →

Born on this date in 1872, Bertrand Russell was a mathematician, a philosopher, and among the most graceful essayists who ever lived. I had never heard of him before his death in 1970 (I was then in high school), but … Continue reading →

Baylor University, a Baptist-identifying school, announced over the weekend that it may charter a LGBTQ+ student organization. The Baylor University Board of Regents approved guiding principles of caring for all students on Friday, which includes LGBTQ+ students attending the university. … Continue reading →

Albert the Pious is in a regular snit today about women preaching. Continue reading →

Apparently, Liz Cheney isn’t the only GOPer whose sound character has put him or her beyond the pale. The Ohio Republican Party’s leaders called on Rep. Anthony Gonzalez to resign for voting to impeach former President Donald Trump, a stunning … Continue reading →