Dr. George Tiller was shot and killed today during Sunday services at his church in Wichita, Kansas. He was married, the father of four, and the grandfather of ten. Tiller performed controversial late-term abortions at his Wichita clinic and was called “murderer” by his anti-abortion detractors. Now one of them has murdered the “murderer.” “Pro-life,” … Continue reading By their deeds, we shall know them
Pres. Obama’s nominee for the vacant Supreme Court seat is Sonia Sotomayor. Her confirmation hearings could run until August. Based on what you know so far, how would you vote? Continue reading Sotomayor: Yea or nay?
I just read that Susan Boyle lost in the finals of “Britain’s Got Talent.” She was beaten by a dance troupe named “Diversity.” Perhaps it’s just as well. As inspiring as her story has been, and as beautiful as her voice is, she seemed ill prepared and ill suited to life in the spotlight. I … Continue reading Keep singing, Susan
It’s encouraging to see Pres. Obama and Sec. of State Clinton telling the Israelis to stop building illegal settlements in the West Bank. And no exceptions — no “natural growth,” no outposts, no nothing. Stop means stop, period. As Clinton put it: With respect to settlements, the president was very clear when Prime Minister Netanyahu … Continue reading Stop the settlements? Fat chance
Annie, my new BFF who arrived April 18, is doing great. We’re not getting in all the walks I’d imagined — to no one’s surprise — but she seems pretty laid back anyway. She seems to prefer being inside with me more than outside by herself, and she’s quite the supervisor, following me from room … Continue reading Annie settling in beautifully
Tragic news yesterday as we learned of the terrible accident suffered by Mike Tyson’s four-year-old daughter, Exodus. Placed on life support at the hospital, Exodus died today. It’s not clear how the accident happened. The child somehow strangled in a cord attached to a treadmill. I’ve never liked Mike Tyson. I think the man has … Continue reading Remembering Exodus
