What a time to be a Republican in the United States. It’s the first open election since 2008, general voting doesn’t take place for 10 months and the party’s nomination process has already become a reality TV circus in which the star attraction is a world-famous billionaire who decided to run on a platform that could have been written by Benito Mussolini. Not that the other … [Read more...] about Are we ready for the Hawaii Republican Presidential Caucus?
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NOTW: Odd Catholic role-playing and the scariest Lucille Ball statue ever
WORLD’S WORST SCULPTOR It seemed like a good idea when the town of Celoron, New York, agreed in 2009 to pay for a bronze statue honoring the village’s only celebrity. Lucille Ball had spent her childhood years there, and even today, everyone “Loves Lucy.” The result was apparently a monstrosity, described in news reports as “frightening” and unrecognizable by anyone who has … [Read more...] about NOTW: Odd Catholic role-playing and the scariest Lucille Ball statue ever
Sign Language: Cancers should invest in a good umbrella
Taurus (April 20-May 20) You know better, but sometimes you go ahead and make bad choices anyway. Why? Because they’re fun. You know sleeping with that person is a bad move, ultimately—but it doesn’t mean it won’t be a blast. If you’re living in the moment, anyway, doesn’t the richness of the present outweigh the consequences of the future? That’s not always completely the … [Read more...] about Sign Language: Cancers should invest in a good umbrella
HEAVEN IS FOR REAL New Movie Review
I nearly forgot to write my review for this movie, which says a great deal. You'd think a movie about an individual's personal glimpse into the hereafter and a visible confirmation of one's faith would inspire a great movie. Since it's based on the bestselling book of the same name, which many have thrust in my face and said, "Hey man, you need to read this!" I'd hope the film … [Read more...] about HEAVEN IS FOR REAL New Movie Review
Merry Christmas Eve From MauiTime
Well, it's Christmas Eve again–the day before the day when many people celebrate the birth of Jesus (even though he was more likely born in the spring). For Christians and the rest of us, this time of year is supposed to be all about good cheer and good feelings and treating each other with kindness and respect (instead, it's all about the shopping). Anyway, for much of the … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas Eve From MauiTime