The Compliment Plot
I had so much fun writing this post on the Compliment Plot that it grew into a full-blown short story. I hope you enjoy. I knew I shouldn’t have agreed to it. I knew it wouldn’t end well. Why I … Continued
Two Rotten Heroes: Ragnar Lothbrok and James Gordon
What happened to Ragnar Lothbrok and James Gordon? Anyone watching “Vikings” or “Gotham” knows these two protagonists – it’s hard to call them heroes – have taken turns for the worse recently. What happened, and can they win our loyalties … Continued
Handicapped Parking
I don’t know about you, but I am so sick of handicapped parking spaces. Every time I’m going to the mall or the movies, I see an empty space in prime position, approach it, and wham! A blue “handicapped” sign … Continued
Sowing the Seeds of Doubt
Sometimes, the best tactic for dealing with enthusiasm is to dampen it. You don’t want to squash it completely, because it’s hard for people to live without hope, but pouring a pailful of frigid doubt over someone’s head can inspire … Continued
The “B” Team Choir
It was the Easter Vigil and my wife and I sat in our pew. The Vigil is part of the three day spiritual marathon for Catholics known as the Easter Triduum. Spread over three days, the services are all part … Continued