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When Vladimir Met Melania

G20 Dinner in Hamburg (July 7, 2017) This moment to inspect what was going on in the heavens was spurred by an Ellie Dreams Down Under video about whether Melania is a Russian spy or not. Ellie decided she was … Continue reading →

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My Baptism is Connected to the East-West Schism

What Has It to Do With Me? (August 16, 1953) I wrote about the Great Schism, yesterday. Today, I want to visit my own baptism as a Roman Catholic Christian. I wouldn’t have had a say in what my mother … Continue reading →

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Are You an Eastern Orthodox or a Roman Catholic?

The Sign of the Cross Before I was a United Church of Canada preacher’s kid, and way before I became an Anglican server (in my teens), I was baptized Catholic. I even have the certificate to prove it: But I … Continue reading →

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Why You Don’t Try to Get Elected During a Full Moon

Vote for the Speaker (January 3 – 7, 2023) At the present moment, this is an image from the most-watched political discussion in American history. Kevin McCarthy finally took the Bull (Matt Gaetz, born May 7, 1982) by the horns … Continue reading →

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How Many Times Will You Let Yourself be Humiliated?

Kevin McCarthy (January 26, 1965) After two days, six votes and countless meetings, Kevin McCarthy is set to become the next Speaker of the House of Representatives in the United States. His motto, “I’m not going anywhere,” sounds true enough. … Continue reading →

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The British Press Nicknamed Him “God’s Rottweiler”

Benedict XVI (April 16, 1927 – December 31, 2022) It doesn’t come as a shock to me, personally, but the Catholic world is reeling from the death of the former Pope Benedict XVI. He has been unwell for several years, … Continue reading →

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I Think He Understands the Matrix Perfectly Well

Keanu Reeves (September 2, 1964) I was reading a Facebook post about Keanu Reeves‘ philanthropy, today. We all know about him, but we presume so much when it comes to his feelings of compassion and empathy. He’s one-of-a-kind. Ah, the … Continue reading →

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Is Daddy Pulling the Puppet Strings: Putin’s Successor?

Dmitry Patrushev (October 13, 1977) Okay, this is one of the men on the Daily Mail list to succeed Putin. When you look at his resume, it is obvious that he was groomed from an early age to be the … Continue reading →

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The Dapper Young Man in the Rolling Stones

Charlie Watts (June 2, 1941 – August 24, 2021) I got this book for Christmas. On my own, I probably wouldn’t have bought it for myself. Why? I’m not really a fan of the Rolling Stones, so reading about their … Continue reading →

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Love Wins: A Thoroughly Modern Fairy Tale

Harry & Meghan (2022) Now that the second half of this series has been broadcast on Netflix, we have the whole story. But it isn’t pretty to witness. In fact, a couple of times I was close to tears when … Continue reading →

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