Epiphany’s Coup d’État

Epiphany’s Coup d’État

January 6, 2025, is the fifth anniversary of the attempted coup to overturn the formal congressional confirmation of November 2024’s presidential election results. It remains an open wound in our body politic. Its felonious instigator has thus far escaped conviction,...
In Praise of Minor-Keyed Advent Hymns

In Praise of Minor-Keyed Advent Hymns

In early adulthood, I developed a strong affinity for plaintive, minor-key Advent hymns, moving away from traditional Christmas carols as Advent stretched toward Christmas Eve. Plaintive music fits the mood of the mournful Jewish communities of first-century...
Putin, Trump, and the Wizard’s Spell

Putin, Trump, and the Wizard’s Spell

Apparently, it was tea and crumpets at the Vlad-and-Donnie showdown. You knew something was up when Our Dear President applauded Putin as he descended the stairs of the Russian presidential airplane—dwarfed next to Air Force One—onto a red carpet, no less. Putin, who...
Declare Yourself

Declare Yourself

You may have seen the social media meme of a woman in Victorian style dress. The caption reads: “These days most of my exercise comes from shaking my head.” Have any of you been doing this kind of exercise lately? Without a doubt, we’re in a rough patch as citizens in...