I learned some very important life lessons today. I learned them from listening to a short interview with a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old. It seems the 5-year-old thought it would be good to “help” her younger sister by cutting her hair for her. When the father interviewed his two girls for the radio a few weeks later to ask why they made these choices, streams of brilliant philosophical insights ensued from their lisping mouths. Be warned that listening to this less-than-three-minute clip is NSFW (not safe for work). It’s not due to strong language or inappropriate content, but because you [...] Read more »
On Hosannas and Ammo Belts
In this season of Lent, I have recently been reminded that Palm Sunday can mean very different things to different people. Perhaps the Protestant Christian church has been slightly remiss in presenting the season of Lent (including Palm Sunday) with the kind of clarity that leads to understanding. Maybe Sunday schools could revisit how they are presenting and teaching this particular season of the church year. I submit this (possible) case in point: For some reason I think the “hosannas” have been a bit lost in translation on this one… Read more »
On Math as Violation of Separation of Church and State
I now know why teaching math in school is such a clear violation of the separation of church and state. But I’m ashamed to admit I didn’t realize this until after Calvin explained it so well. Here he is to explain why: Read more »
Real Men Don’t
Just a few deeply sobering statistics: 1) An estimated one million children are forced to work in the global sex industry every year 2) The global sex slavery market generates a $39 billion profit annually 3) Selling young girls is more profitable than trafficking drugs or weapons To find out more about what you can do, check out the Not For Sale site, along with many other groups, sites, and campaigns as well. (For example, here’s a list Oprah compiled of ways you can help abolish modern-day female slavery.) This conversation will be continuing throughout this next year… Read more »
3 Kids Who Know How to Do Book Reviews
Folks, these people do some of the most interesting book reviews I’ve ever read, bar none. It also so happens that none of them have yet reached the age of 12. In addition, they produce the most interesting fan art to go along with their opinions of the books they’ve read. (It so happens that their graphic-art abilities far outstrip my own, so I won’t be giving them any competition in that arena, either.) But please take a moment today to read the latest book reviews of the Bookie-Woogie kids—Grace, Lily, and Elijah—and their dad, Aaron Wenz. You will find [...] Read more »
Out of the mouths of babes…
Happy Monday, everyone! And P.S.? If wearing the cape and tights makes you feel better and helps you save the world—or at least keeps your cuppa joe from splatting into your bag—by all means wear them, too! Just saying… Read more »