On a visit to a Veteran’s Administration clinic

Yesterday I went to visit a Veterans Administration clinic in Orlando. As many of you know, I am a veteran, my grandfather-in-law was a lifer, and our youngest daughter is serving as an officer in Iraq right now. Yep, service is part of our family. But, I digress. I went into the laboratory waiting room and looked around. It was quite a sight, in the absolutely best sense of the word. I saw  veterans,... [Read more]

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A possible solution to the illegal crossing problem

Well, I must admit to typing this tongue in cheek, but wondering whether it would work. In the area of Florida I live in, the unemployment rate is higher than the national average. Companies are laying off or have hiring freezes. Many have said that the economic and political crises of many Latin American countries was driving the undocumented border crossings. But, where I am, there is no economic... [Read more]

Father Sampson the Hospitable (or the Hospitalier)

Yesterday’s saint was one that I particularly liked. Father Sampson the Hospitable is the type of saint that I wish more of us would emulate, at least in part. Why do I say in part? Because he was also a priest and celibate. I am a priest and married. Not all of us are called to be celibate. But, below is his story. Sampson’s parents were wealthy Christians in Rome after the Edict of Milan.... [Read more]

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Arizona, Gov. Brewer, and stereotypes

Here is the latest news out of Arizona, courtesy of every one of the major news services. I am quoting parts of the story as reported by the Associated Press: PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer said Friday that most illegal immigrants entering Arizona are being used to transport drugs across the border, an assertion that critics slammed as exaggerated and racist. Brewer said the motivation of “a lot”... [Read more]

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Ghana 2, USA 1, this cup’s dream is over

The USA dream for the 2010 World Cup is over. Ghana played a good game, and they won. Congratulations, Ghana (sniff, sniff my beer is getting well watered). RUSTENBURG, South Africa — Turns out that it doesn’t take long for magic to wear off. The cheeky gleam in the eyes of the U.S. soccer players that you saw after their three group-stage matches, games when the whole world was watching... [Read more]

Shakirah and the World Cup

At 2:30 this afternoon today, the USA and Ghana will play in the Round of 16. In honor of this event Father Orthoduck has posted above the Colombian singer Shakira performing the theme song for the 2010 World Cup at the opening concert. Now, you might ask why a Colombian singer is performing the theme song at an African World Cup when there are many good African singers. The answer is, “Father... [Read more]

Wacky Evangelical division of the world

  The map above was sent to me in an e-mail. You know, the type of e-mail that is meant as pure humor. There really was no commentary attached, the map itself was the joke. At first, I just sighed and was going to hit delete. I considered it just some sophomoric humor, say about college level. But, as I looked a little closer, I realized that the theme for the USA is “Freedom and Jesus.”... [Read more]

USA WINS GAME AND WINS GROUP

USA WINS GAME AND WINS GROUP Landon Donovan scored a stunning goal in the first minute of injury time, advancing the United States to the second round at the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Algeria. With the U.S. perhaps three minutes from elimination Wednesday, Donovan brought the ball upfield on a counterattack and Jozy Altidore’s shot on the breakaway was tipped by Clint Dempsey into goalkeeper... [Read more]

Vive la France – NOT

If the French National team managed to accomplish one thing during the 2010 World Cup, it was too reinforce every negative stereotype against France. Putting the final touch on a truly classless performance on the field and off was French coach Raymond Domenech, who refused to shake hands with South African coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, following South Africa’s 2-1 victory over the French. From... [Read more]

And then there is the view from the odd coast

Yesterday, Father Orthoduck published the resolution from the Southern Baptist Convention. However, not all people have as balanced a view of the oil spill as the SBC had in its resolution. In fact, above is a YouTube video from one of the less restrained folk. If you look at this video and then search, you will find multiple videos that all reference the same airpark as being a storage facility for... [Read more]

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