Celtic Christianity

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Dentist

I just got back from a root canal over lunch. Funny how all dentists say the same thing. “This may tingle just a bit. Just lift your hand if…

Headbutt heard round the world

One British announcer commented during the awards ceremony that in the French locker room sat the loneliest man in the world…

Chicken Philosophy II

We continue to search for the secrets of the universe as the chicken crosses yet another road.

GEORGE W. BUSH: We don’t really care why the chicken crossed the road. We just want to know if the chicken is on our side of the road, or not. The chicken is either…

Inno di Mameli

It’s been a busy week. I had four days off of work, and a World Cup to watch. I had intended to write the next Great American novel during those four days, but you know how it goes. Saturday was the England vs. Portugal game, which Silvi and I watched at Brit’s Pub on their huge screen out on their…

Chicken Philosophy I

Sometimes a kernel of truth hides in the strangest places. I think that “the chicken crossing the road” jokes may indeed hold the secrets of the universe. Let’s explore…

So, why did the chicken cross the road?

DR. PHIL McGRAW: The problem we have here is that this chicken won’t realize…

Feeling my age

I’m a little sore this morning. Last week as we were cleaning out our closets, I stumbled across my old rollerblades. It’s been at least ten years since I strapped them on and I only used them a few times at that. Last night was one of those perfect summer nights, the kind when it’s still 80 degrees…

Chicken Philosophy III

Let no one say that I show favoritism…

JOHN KERRY: Although I voted to let the chicken cross the road, I am now against it! It was the wrong road to cross, and I was misled about the chicken’s intentions. I am for it now, and will remain against it.

Annie’s Dad

Tomorrow Annie’s Dad undergoes a double-bypass surgery to take care of two blocked arteries in his heart. Please remember him as you talk with God along the way.

[UPDATE: My father-in-law’s surgery was successful, and he will remain in intensive care for 24 hours, and stay in the hospital for another 4–5…

Talk about the weather

Oscar Wilde said that conversation about the weather is the last refuge of the unimaginative. So let’s talk about the weather. It’s going to be hot.