Call your mother

Much was made at the DNC over Bill Clinton’s speech about his wife, the Democratic presidential nominee. Ol’ Bill’s speech, it was said, humanized her. It made her seem somehow more approachable, maybe likable, even, according to the talking heads. Well, here’s the deal: “Approachability” is not even on my long list of things I want …

Good God, we look stupider and stupider

Canada’s Prime Minster Justin Trudeau (seen here with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto) is lifting visa requirements for Mexican citizens who want to go to Canada, effective this December. Trudeau made the announcement on the eve of the Three Amigos meeting between the two above, and Pres. Obama. Meanwhile, the Republican’s presumptive candidate for President is still …

On being grateful…

I farted around on the Twitters too much yesterday, a state of goofing off that was a result of  my feeling giddy as the semester winds down, and my feeling arrogantly that I had something to add. The universe does not reward arrogance — at least, it doesn’t in my neighborhood. I tweeted a link to the post …

Does Jesus want you stupid?

If you’re waiting for the Rapture, are you under no obligation to educate your children? You can learn more about just such a case here, in Texas. You can learn more about the Rapture here, but if that’s too confusing, let me know. Maybe I can explain it.