The MAGA (Make America Great Again) hat seems to have become a symbol of hate from certain quarters. It brings forth that primal, visceral, animalistic scream, the red cape baiting the bull. Wear this hat and you will be punched, spat upon, drowned in the beverage of your choice, hit with a broom and vilifiedContinue reading “Head Coverings”
Monthly Archives: January 2019
No Matter Where I Turn, I Meet Myself
I entered my grade 11 class at Holy Name of Mary, Catholic High School to see Robert holding his usual morning audience. Upon seeing me he shouted , ” Did you see your loser friend Jordan Peterson on YouTube last night , crying like a little baby”. My insides tensed and I felt like flyingContinue reading “No Matter Where I Turn, I Meet Myself”
Love and Marriage
I was reaching into the cupboard for a cereal bowl when I turned to my wife and said, ” Do you know I have a magic drawer in the bedroom, as soon as it empties of socks and underwear it magically refills the next day”. She arched her eyebrow and quietly replied, ” I wonderContinue reading “Love and Marriage”
Sunshine Blogger Award
Gary’s 5 questions: What were your favorite games as a child? When was the last time you danced? Who are your favorite recording artists, bands, solo artists, orchestra? You have one month free to travel, where would you go? Do animals have souls? My favorite games were: a) soccer from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.Continue reading “Sunshine Blogger Award”
The Great Divide-2
Transcendence and Community
Church for it’s various followers is both a sacred space and a community space. Transcendence and community are two sides of the same religious coin. Growing up Catholic in London, England during the 50’s and 60’s I was very aware of the church as a sacred space. The antiquity of the churches exuded an atmosphereContinue reading “Transcendence and Community”