Author Archives: Rick

The plot(?) to destroy Toyota

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Rick

I know we have had to take the church bus to the local dealer because of a recall. But do not recall that it was national news. Toyota has a problem that we are hearing about. Something about the gas … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, News, Politics, Travel | 4 Comments

Metropolitan Opera's performance of "Carmen" by Bizet (or) What *is* Carmen?

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Rick

Last time took eight to see “Turandot” by Puccini. Fairly full theater. People came up to us with tears in their eyes (I am not making that up) to express how much they appreciate young people coming to see the … Continue reading →

Posted in Opera, Sexuality, Society and Culture, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Falling from space (or) The ultimate loneliness?

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Rick

Not sure why this has been getting so much attention lately – except perhaps because someone is trying to do this again but from an even higher altitude. On August 16 1960 (then) Captain Joe Kittinger flew in a helium … Continue reading →

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Charles Krauthammer on election of Scott Brown (or) "It couldn't have anything to do with his platform!"

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Rick

What astonishes me about the election of Scott Brown to the United States Senate – from Massachusetts of all states that Democratic stronghold – is the lengths to which the left (aka “liberals” although a case can be made that … Continue reading →

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Down with colleges and universities?!? (or) Barbecue stands and education reform

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Rick

Okay just trying to get your attention with a provocative title. Background. Every month or two(?) we have an early release day. Pick up first daughter at at McKinley Middle 11:30 a.m. then drive to pick up second daughter at … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Louisiana, Personal | 2 Comments

REVIEW – "Moon" (2009)

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Rick

What does it mean to be human? More specifically what does it mean to be a person? How do we find meaning and purpose in an apparently absurd universe? It boggles my mind that critics could rave about how “Moon” … Continue reading →

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Defending Senator Henry Reid (but not what he said)

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Rick

That Senator Harry Reid said some rather bizarre things – about then Candidate Senator Obama being “light skinned” and not speaking with a “Negro dialect” – does not especially upset me. Of course what he said was inappropriate ridiculous and … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Inner reflections/contradictions in "Avatar"

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Rick

I almost did not go to see it. Most of the conservative blogs/websites I follow criticized harshly the movie “Avatar” directed by James Cameron. In a nutshell – that it is a silly and predictable leftist anti-American anti-capitalist rehash of … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Movies and film, Orthodoxy, Politics, Propaganda, Science Fiction | 3 Comments

REVIEW – "The Princess and the Frog"

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Rick

Yes I saw it. Almost said “you can go without me”. Glad I went. A tradition in my family has always been to go see a movie on a holiday – like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s. So we went to … Continue reading →

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December is the cruelest month (for some)

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Rick

Glory to God for Advent and for Christmas when we celebrate the incarnation of God the Son in Jesus of Nazareth! Advent preparation and Christmas joy. Keep that in mind when I say that for our family December is a … Continue reading →

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