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April 2013

April 28, 2013

Kentucky Woman “Ordained” As Priest…

... Ordained, in quotes. Just calling yourself something doesn't make it so. You can call...

March 2013

March 05, 2013

If I were going to sneak into the Vatican I’d use phony press credentials and look fabulous while doing it…

... Oh my. Did you hear the one about the fake Bishop who tried to...

March 02, 2013

Oh No, I Am Not Getting Eaten By Zombies Tonight…

... Now don't get me wrong. I love God's creation - the outdoors. It's an...

February 2013

February 12, 2013

Warning: I am about to say “shit” a lot…

... Do you have a dog? Do you let your canine companion shit in other...

February 06, 2013

The Emotional Roller Coaster that is The Walking Dead…

... The internet is simply a buzz with talk of modesty, Beyonce, Mahony oh my....

January 2013

January 30, 2013

Wait. What…

... It appears my poodle, Terry, is all the latest rage for his kind words...

January 16, 2013

Where I take Far Too Much Delight In Responding To The Anti-Catholic Group, Abolish Human Abortion…

... Did you know I'm the embodiment of evil? Perhaps I get that from the...

January 15, 2013

Abolish Human Abortion, Crazy Jack Chick Scary Anti-Catholic…

... Well this is awkward. Here I was endorsing a pro-life organization only to find...

December 2012

December 20, 2012

Papal festivities coordinator or jobs I’d be perfect for…

... Is anyone else as bitterly disappointed as I was to learn that Ember Days...

December 14, 2012

How comment moderation works around here…

... What? You thought I was under some obligation to publish your comment? How precious.

December 10, 2012

Fake Christmas Trees Unholy…

... I'm on a superiority complex high right now having ventured out into the wilderness...

December 07, 2012

I don’t always play well with others but at least I give it a try from time to time…

... If you live in or around Charlotte the Mormons are providing area North Carolinians...

December 06, 2012

I know it’s dangerous and someone will probably get harmed in the process but what’s the point of being the grown up in charge of all things if you can’t have a little fun with a chainsaw …

... The worst part about growing up is all the responsibility. Get a job. Pay...

December 06, 2012

We’ve Officially Jumped The Shark – Fr. Z and Voris Out To Sea…

... Someone once referred to me as a "celebrity blogger". I guess because I receive...

November 2012

November 25, 2012

I am a horrible, horrible parent…

... In case you weren't aware, I loathe television. I especially loathe the T.M.I. commercials...

November 10, 2012

Whoever said the country is peaceful and quiet lied…

... The animals are acting crazy. I think they sense an imbalance in the force....

November 07, 2012

Did Someone Say “Game of Thrones”…

... No? Well, too bad. My blog. So I just finished reading a Clash of...

November 07, 2012

Where I Become Completely Unhinged…

... What is it about "rent is due on the first of each month and...

November 01, 2012

Shameless beggars and candy opportunists…

... What has happened to my beloved Halloween?! Who are these entitled beggars shuffling up...

October 2012

October 26, 2012

Leggings Are Not Pants …

... and in case I wasn't clear; leggings are not pants. No, they are not....

August 2012

August 27, 2012

OK, this is the last you’ll see of the Borja Jesus. I promise…

... because really, you can't possibly top this. Catholic Memes

August 23, 2012

The Confessional Nature of Blogging …

... I watched Here Comes Honey Boo Boo on TLC last night. That is all.

August 16, 2012

In case you were dying to know how the LCWR went…

... It was a smash hit. Photo source: "Barbara Marx Hubbard smiled as women religious...

August 09, 2012

It’s like giving yourself a lobotomy with a dull spoon…

... Exhibit A: the super groovy key note speaker at this week's LCWR Assembly, Conscious...

August 03, 2012

In Defense of Tolerance Nazi, Adam Smith…

... Yes. You read that right. I am defending the epic display of douche-baggery exhibited...

July 2012

July 30, 2012

Water Polo – what it is and what it is not…

... What Water Polo is; hand-ball in a swimming pool or Water Hand-Ball. ... What...

July 29, 2012

The Ceremony That Must Not Be Named…

... Did you watch the opening ceremony of the Olympics? Wasn't it grand?! Right around...

July 26, 2012

Chicken Gate – An Exercise in Media Induced Hysteria and Fascism…

... I'm eating a Chick-Fil-A sandwich as I type. I guess that means I hate...

July 24, 2012

National Tequila Day…

... In honor of National Tequila Day I am offering readers a rare glimpse at...

June 2012

June 22, 2012

And the Heavens rejoiced…

... Not only did the new gun range, located less than 3 miles from my...