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2010-04-04T15:13:42-08:00

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Earthquake Proves God Wants Me Drunk and Socializing

Last updated on: April 4, 2010 at 3:13 pm By John Shore

Anyone whom I know out there in Cyberville feel that 7.2 earthquake that just happened (it’s 2:58 p.m. California time) in Baja California? Rocked our little piece of the world, I’m here to report. For a full 35 gottdang seconds. I was in the kitchen preparing my once-a-week martini, which apparently angered God. But, as it happens, I do like my martinis shaken, not stirred. Wait. Maybe God wasn’t angry that I was having a martini. Maybe he was trying... Read more

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2010-04-04T13:52:52-08:00

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Peace of the Lord

Last updated on: April 4, 2010 at 1:52 pm By John Shore

Happy Easter! Well, to ratchet that all back just a bit. Cuz, you know: manners, above all. (I actually believe that — which is … a whole other thing to bore you about some day.) (more…) Read more

St. Michael's church carlsbad

2010-04-02T10:59:18-08:00

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United Talent is Interested in Movie Rights to My Novel. Ho-Hum.

Last updated on: April 2, 2010 at 10:59 am By John Shore

So, let’s see. Monday, I’m scalp-deep in memories of my mother, due to a novel I’m writing. Tuesday, I discover my mother’s been dead for five years. Wednesday, I … can’t help but notice that I’m not exactly what you’d call depressed. And yesterday, I get an email from a woman at United Talent Agency asking about the availability of movie rights to my unfinished novel. Ho-hum. Another boring work week for me. (more…) Read more

2014-05-12T03:43:40-08:00

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10 things I learned from “24”

Last updated on: May 12, 2014 at 3:43 am By John Shore

Now that "24" has been canceled, I can't help but reflect upon all the important life lessons it's taught me. Here's ten of them. Read more

2010-03-31T18:19:33-08:00

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The Weirdest Thing About This Thing With My Mom

Last updated on: March 31, 2010 at 6:19 pm By John Shore

Hey, I forgot to tell you guys. (And I’m sure by now you’re getting a tad bored with this whole Mom thing; I promise I’ll stop writing about it now. I mean … after this.) (more…) Read more

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2010-03-31T16:57:30-08:00

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Last updated on: March 31, 2010 at 4:57 pm By John Shore

APNewsBreak: Vatican cites sovereignty as defense in abuse case, says bishops aren’t employees. It’s begun, y’all. If you’re not already, start tracking what’s happening with the Vatican — or miss out on what I think is going to end up being one of the most cataclysmic stories in the 2,000 year history of the Christian church. It’s unbelievable, to think where this big, heavy, increasingly speeding train is going to end up. Read more

Roman Catholic Church Sex Abuse Scandal

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2010-03-31T12:10:04-08:00

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From My Mom’s Husband: “May This Event Serve as a Healing in Your Life.”

Last updated on: March 31, 2010 at 12:10 pm By John Shore

Last night I got a short email from the psychologist I just learned was married to my mom for 25 years. (See yesterday’s I Just Found Out My Mother Died — Five Years Ago.) As a sign-off , he wrote, “May this event serve as a healing in your life.” Wasn’t that kind of him? Sure, maybe not as kind as letting my sister and me know five years ago that our mother had passed away. (more…) Read more

2010-03-30T06:54:33-08:00

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I Just Found Out My Mother Died — Five Years Ago

Last updated on: March 30, 2010 at 6:54 am By John Shore

I’ve seen my sister maybe twice in the last thirty years. She has four grown children. I’ve met her 28-year-old twin sons twice: once when they were infants, once when they were twelve. I saw their older sister once, when she was two. I’ve never met their younger brother, who’s now twenty-one. (Over the years I’ve sent the twins emails, and tried to FB-friend them — but, alas, they’ve never responded. Same with their sister. Their younger son did FB-friend... Read more

2010-03-28T16:44:21-08:00

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Tea Party Rappers Obliterate Rap Forever

Last updated on: March 28, 2010 at 4:44 pm By John Shore

Bummer about this Tea Party rap group, THE WOLVERINES!, destroying rap forever. Catch how, right at the top of this gritty homage to the smug thug life, they refer to Obama as “boy.” Twice. And then there’s Molotov, the disgruntled gangsta baker. (“I used to be a pie baker. Look into my eyes. All you’ll see is pies.” OUCH.) And bringin’ it right home is second runner-up in the Sarah Palin look-alike contest, rapper Constitution Kate. Say, if I posted... Read more

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2010-03-26T17:37:01-08:00

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Photo of the ACTUAL CAMEL Who Soaked My Head With Its Cataclysmic Sneeze!

Last updated on: March 26, 2010 at 5:37 pm By John Shore

This is the actual camel that sneezed on me (or for sure one of its relatives)! (If you’re just joining us, please see this morning’s Vendors Stiffed by Crystal Cathedral.) Doesn’t it just look like its nickname is Sneezy? I got this picture (which I’ve hereby borrowed totally without permission) from a current story in the Orange County Register, entitled Gala planned as church vendors went unpaid. Do check out the story, which features this passage: Schuller’s son-in-law Tim Milner... Read more

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