Tag Archives: tolerance

“Doing Something Wrong”: Just a Thought 0 (0)

I ran across remarks made by a Utah politician earlier today. This isn’t the source I stumbled on, but it’s the one I could find when I tried searching for it, later: “Utah Lt. Gov. Apologizes to LGBT Community in … Continue reading

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Olympic Opening Ceremonies: “Saddened by Certain Scenes” 0 (0)

My interest in the Olympics is mild at best. This year, I’m glad that I lack a deep emotional connection to what’s happening in Paris. Mainly because of the remarkable “Festivité” show. I don’t think this year’s performance art at … Continue reading

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Venice Biennale Holy See Pavilion: Art and Cities of Refuge 0 (0)

Pope Francis visited the Vatican’s exhibits at an international art show last Sunday. So this week I’ll talk about the Venice Biennale, why “With My Eyes” doesn’t horrify me, share a few quotes, and show pictures from “Con i miei … Continue reading

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Half-Million-Year-Old Structure: Rethinking Cavemen, Origins 0 (0)

Wood generally doesn’t last long if left out in the open. That’s why finding interlocking logs near the Kalambo River is such a big deal. Well, part of the reason. They’ve been submerged, it that’s the right word, in wet … Continue reading

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The Pope, Same-Sex Couples, an Informative Link: and Headlines 0 (0)

Headlines are supposed to get attention. That’s what these did: I’m not sure about “The ‘spirit’ of ‘Fiducia supllicans’” in The Pillar. Maybe it’s attention-grabbing for the publication’s demographic. Anyway, what Pope Francis said — what he actually said, not … Continue reading

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