I live in the Bible Belt. I imagine it to be a real fancy and outlandish belt, like one worn by a princess whose job it is to look pretty and be agreeable, always glistening like cut glass in tar. I have been around Christian people my whole life; my grandmother was an Eastern Star woman, who wore a dove pin on her shoulder and open heart on her sleeve. She was a true example of a good Christian woman, leaving judgment in the hands of her creator and extending love to all, no matter their … [Read more...]
Onward Christian Soldiers
Magnetic yellow ribbons don the back of a high percentage of cars in my new neighborhood, along with "W" stickers. I am being told to support the troops and that I am a traitor if I don't. I have been called worse. The last time I can recall ANY dialogue regarding each soldier's responsibility in perpetuating war was in the 8th grade while reading Richard Bach. I recall him speaking of personal responsibility and consequence, even in times of war. Of each human being having an obligation to … [Read more...]
A Farewell To Anchors
Welcome to March 9th, 2005 or the Official Dan Rather resignation day. Every time I turn the channel, new commentary appears regarding Dan Rather stepping down from his anchor position at CBS. I am about as interested in Dan Rather's career as I am in who wins the next American Idol. What DOES interest me, however, is the coverage. The memo which seemed to be an official document condemning Bush's military service record which Rather used in a 60 Minutes report was a fake. Definitely … [Read more...]