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2014-12-12T13:09:00-05:00

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Seven books that fell behind my bed

Last updated on: December 12, 2014 at 1:09 pm By Simcha Fisher

Seven quick takes! I hope you can see the pictures – WordPress is being a bag of butts, and won’t let me upload in the normal way, so I just pasted them in. Here are seven books I either just finished or am in the middle of, perhapsh indefinitely. “Perhapsh” was a typo, but I kind of like it. –1– Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Childhood by Alexandra Fuller. I have never read a book like... Read more

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2015-01-10T18:01:33-05:00

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L’Heimlich, Mr. Walker! L’Heimlich!

Last updated on: January 10, 2015 at 6:01 pm By Simcha Fisher

[pic] Fozzie bear pulls rabbi out of hat Scott Walker, it seems, once covered himself in goyish glory with this ADORABLE note to one of his Jewish constituents: Well, it was nice of him to try; he’s a real munch. We only hope this won’t sour relations with the acidic community, or make things uncomfortable next time he speaks to the Anti-Defecation League. If it does get accused of being anti-semantic, there are other drinks besides that... Read more

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2015-01-10T18:02:36-05:00

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If it saves even one American life . . .

Last updated on: January 10, 2015 at 6:02 pm By Simcha Fisher

The world is full of people who want to hurt, torment, maim, and kill. They all think the have a good reason to do these things, or else they would not be doing them. The Church begs us to be different. The Church begs us not to be an accomplice to intrinsically evil acts, either with our actual hands, or with our wills, or with our assenting words. Read the rest at the Register. Read more

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2015-01-10T18:04:41-05:00

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In the spirit of Christmas, the hungry get a five-minute head start.

Last updated on: January 10, 2015 at 6:04 pm By Simcha Fisher

Or, why you should read the title of your wonderful, charitable program out loud several times, in front of several different people, before you make it official: Hunt for the Hungry is a lovely program that allows local hunters to donate fresh game to the needy through the NH Food Bank. It does not, as the name implies, release into the wild dozens of hungry and desperate citizens of Southwest NH, to provide corking good sport for local hunters; or, as my... Read more

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2014-12-09T15:37:13-05:00

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So you want to be friends on Facebook?

Last updated on: December 9, 2014 at 3:37 pm By Simcha Fisher

It’s okay with me. But before you commit, you should read over at least one typical thread that came about this afternoon. It began with a criticism of the theology department of Notre Dame, briefly touched on the complimentarity of men and women as professed in Catholic doctrine, progressed to making fun of the name “Candida Moss,” leapt into a discussion of Christian Domestic Discipline (or what we, in spiritual circles, refer to as “spanky-spanky”), then someone brought up St. Paul,... Read more

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2015-01-10T18:05:54-05:00

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It was a beautiful confession.

Last updated on: January 10, 2015 at 6:05 pm By Simcha Fisher

PIC crying kid with running nose [T]he priest said what this particular priest always says: “Thank you for that beautiful confession.” He says this when I have a long and sordid list, or a short and sordid list, or when he can barely understand me because my nose is running from the sordidness of it all. The point is, I am not aware of ever having made a confession that any normal human being would consider “beautiful.” But the confessional... Read more

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2014-12-09T12:22:53-05:00

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Etsy and handmade open thread! List your goods for sale here.

Last updated on: December 9, 2014 at 12:22 pm By Simcha Fisher

I do love handmade gifts. I’ve featured Robin’s handmade soaps many times, and yesterday’s post featured Theresa Barger’s Apple and Azalea shop, where you can buy handmade rosary bracelets and other items with free shipping. Who else has an Etsy shop, or other online store for homemade goods? Leave a link and a short description in the comments. Please note, in your comment or at least in your shop, the last day you can accept orders with guaranteed Christmas delivery!... Read more

2014-12-08T20:13:13-05:00

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Crappy solemnity to you; or, Maculate. All too maculate.

Last updated on: December 8, 2014 at 8:13 pm By Simcha Fisher

Black eye: Despite being Facebook friends with All The Catholics, I somehow didn’t realize today was a Holy Day of Obligation until about 10 a.m. Feather in my cap: We figured out a way to get everyone to Mass without too much suffering: Damien would go into work late and bring the older girls, who had a day off for some reason, to noon Mass. Then, in the evening, they would stay home with the youngest kids while I took the... Read more

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2015-01-10T18:07:29-05:00

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Why it’s all right to say I “have” to go to Mass today

Last updated on: January 10, 2015 at 6:07 pm By Simcha Fisher

This morning, I was stunned — stunned, I tell you! — to realize that today is the feast of the Immaculate Conception, which is always a Holy Day of Obligation in the United States, even if it falls on a Saturday or a Monday. I posted something on Facebook about “yes, you HAVE to go to Mass today.” I felt a familiar qualm about using that language, “have to go to Mass.” As someone inevitably points out, we don’t... Read more

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2014-12-08T11:28:46-05:00

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Free shipping on rosary bracelets and more from Apple and Azalea

Last updated on: December 8, 2014 at 11:28 am By Simcha Fisher

My dear friend Theresa Barger makes elegant rosary bracelets and other jewelry. She’s offering free shipping for my readers on orders of $10 or more through 12/20! (Free shipping orders are guaranteed to arrive by Christmas if you order by 12/17. For Christmas orders placed after the 17th, you may upgrade the shipping.) Use the coupon code ThanksSimcha (eeee! My first coupon code!) when you order. Theresa also takes special orders, so if you have a specific color or stone in mind,... Read more

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