In an interesting piece reflecting upon President’s Ford’s status as an adopted child (and Bill Clinton’s as well) commentator Jay Homnick shows his knowledge of rabbinica. In President Ford’s case there is an added poignancy in the notion that he was essentially an adopted President. The citizenry had not voted […]
{Cross-posted from engage.shc.psu.edu} This is a profile of a great Penn Stater, John Shaffer, and the story of how the Fiesta Bowl in 1987 was the beginning of the modern BCS phenomena. I will tell you that I am not a fan of the current system, nor of the kind […]
I am working on a revision of a paper (presented long ago) and the discussion of Saddam Hussein’s execution at this blog was brought to mind by this quote from Mekhilta DeRabbi Ishmael (Shirta 1). This is a midrash listing ten songs found throughout the Bible (based upon Ex. 15.1, […]
My wife Elizabeth recently posted one of her early short stories. I think folks who stop by here might like it. “The House God” From her blog: I have decided to share the aforementioned short story, “The House God.” You can find it here or using the tab at the […]
Jim West shared this quote for the New Year and it seems too good and appropriate not to share it as well. {Cross posted with engage.shc.psu.edu.} The difference between a moral man and a man of honor is that the latter regrets a discreditable act, even when it has worked […]
No, not I but someone far better at this sort of thing, Christopher Heard of Higgaion. See The God Delusion, chapter 2, sections 1-3 I will follow Stephen Cook (whose post led me to this review) and point out this prescient quote. I am ready to assume that Dawkins has […]
I have spent a great week with family and (so far) I am enjoying a day of bowl games. PSU is currently tied with Tenn at the half. Last night State College had a great “First Night” festival that included a 5k run that E and Iz ran. I wish […]
This category is tough for me. I enjoy films and TV but I never feel qualified to offer a “best/worst” that will apply to others. (And at this point I am not sure I can even remember which movies we saw!) BEST MOVIE: Cars has to top my list. I […]
I am quite late at this and it will probably be past the first of the year when I finish, but I think it is worth the effort. So… Following Ed’s lead I too will being the Third Annual Ralphies with music. Sort of. As much as I love music, […]
Johnny Hart is always good for an interesting Christmas/Easter comic: Notice the “Merry Birthday Jesus” in second panel.