When I was growing up, a breakfast of pancakes was the reward for making it through Sunday mass. Upon returning home, our mother fired up the griddle – figuratively, it was an electric stove – and mixed up the pancake batter. When drops of water danced on the grill, it was ready.
Month: January 2017
Winter Greetings from Portland
Something To Make You Squirm in Your Theater Seat
James Baldwin was well established as a best-selling writer when The Fire Next Time was published. His first novel, in 1953, Go Tell It on the Mountain, was based on his growing up in Harlem. Subsequent novels explored then-taboo subjects such as homosexuality and interracial relationships. His essays delved into racial tensions and the experience of being black in the U.S.
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Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction Dept.
Last week Emirates Airlines cancelled its flight from Muscat, Oman to Dubai. The reason? Snakes. Baggage handlers found a snake in the cargo hold. Of course, the airline apologized for any inconvenience.
This is not the only snakes-on-a-plane incident. Read about others here. My personal favorite is the passenger with ten baby pythons in his pants.
A clip from the classic movie.
Warning: contains Samuel L. Jackson language.
Political Update
In case you are not aware… after January 20, Barack Obama will no longer be President of these United States. After his two terms, we move into the post “post-racial” era.
Take a few minutes to enjoy a photographic retrospective of Obama’s eight years in office.
From the Washington Post:
“We have a generation of children whose first president was a man of color. Who saw a first lady move with determined authority.”
From England’s The Guardian:
“Unlike most politicians, Obama is genuinely cool.”
Who’s This Putin Guy Everybody’s Talking About?
“Great move on delay (by V. Putin) – I always knew he was very smart!” – Donald Trump
“I think it’s inarguable that Vladimir Putin has been a stronger leader in his country than Barack Obama has been in this country.” – Mike Pence
“I looked the man in the eye. I found him to be very straightforward and trustworthy… I was able to get a sense of his soul.” – George W. Bush
So why is he called the most unlovable man in the world? Continue reading “Who’s This Putin Guy Everybody’s Talking About?”