Monthly Archives: June 2009

Fear and Loathing at the State Department

This morning, when I read the story of the Washington D.C. couple — Walter Kendall Myers and Gwendolyn Myers — in their 70’s who were accused of espionage on behalf of the Castro regime, I wished my newspaper could have … Continue reading

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Catholic Formula for Determining Self-Worth

Fr Vallee’s homily to the Carrollton School–part of the world-wide network of Sacred Heart Schools inspired by the vision of St. Madeleine Sophie Barat who founded the first school of the Sacred Heart in 1801–graduates, an excerpt: … But be … Continue reading

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The Episcopal Church: Unstiff competition

The lack of class exhibited by the local Episcopal Church in general and Bishop Leo Frade in particular, makes one conscious that religions, even those with similar beliefs, are in competition for parishioners. So with an eye towards highlighting differences, … Continue reading

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The Thin Edge of the Sky is Falling Wedge

Thin edge of wedge defined: A minor change that begins a major development, especially an undesirable one. For example, First they asked me to postpone my vacation for a week, and then for a month; it’s the thin edge of … Continue reading

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