Toxic Femininity: The Shadow to the Great Mother
For every “Terrible Father” there is a “Great Father” which means for every “Great Mother” there is a “Terrible Mother” and toxic femininity
Monthly Archive: December 2021
OT Advent Calendar Day 16: O Come, O Come Emmanuel
The tune for “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” is from 15th century France and the Latin text first in evidence in early 18th century Germany.
The Real Lesson of Siskel and Ebert
We need Siskel and Ebert. If I had a giant Batsignal featuring a thumbs up sign in lieu of a bat, I’d totally use it to call them back to us
Is the Supreme Court Afraid of Democrats?
Oral arguments are not legally binding. There is still the question of whether the Supreme Court really will make a compromise or not…
Sunday Morning! “The Razor’s Edge” by Somerset Maugham
Maugham’s story “The Razor’s Edge” is about a WWI pilot who heads East seeking spiritual peace resonates even with those of us who haven’t gone very far on the path to sainthood.
OT Podcast: Dennis Sanders On How Identity Is Affecting Culture & Politics, And Vice Versa on Heard Tell
On this episode of Heard Tell guest Dennis Sanders joins to talk identity and how it affects our culture and politics…and vice versa.
OT Advent Calendar Day 15: Gaudete!
In some of Western Christianity, the third Sunday, with a rose candle and vestments, is Gaudete Sunday, Gaudete being Latin for “rejoice.”
From the Wall Street Journal: California’s Gavin Newsom Favors Gun Suits Modeled on Texas Abortion Law
From the WSJ: California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he wants to create a path for private citizens to sue gun manufacturers, sellers and distributors in the state, modeling his proposal after the legal framework...
From The Guardian: Capitol attack panel obtains PowerPoint that set out plan for Trump to stage coup
From The Guardian: Former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows turned over to the House select committee investigating the 6 January Capitol attack a PowerPoint recommending Donald Trump to declare a national...
Massive Storms, Multiple Tornados Tear Through Six States
Many are feared dead across six states as a massive, violent storm system peppered the American heartland with at least 20 tornados.
OT Advent Calendar Day 14: Strange Christmas
You said the theme for this Saturday was “Strange Christmas.” I did. There’s nothing strange about this. Not yet…
Regardless What Hollywood Sells You, West Side Story Is Not A Latino Story
Overall, what you get in West Side Story is a better made and slightly less regressive film when it comes to Puerto Rican stereotypes
Saturday Morning Gaming: Fights In Tight Spaces
Imagine if they took the Captain America: Winter Soldier elevator fight scene and made a video game out of it. Yeah. It’s Fights in Tight Spaces.
Devin Nunes Cow Plots Next Career Move.
With news that California Congressman Devin Nunes is now “retiring” one has to wonder what Devin Nunes Cow will now do for a living
US Government Wins Appeal To Extradite Julian Assange From UK
The US government has won an appeal to extradite Julian Assange from Britain for charges of leaking classified military documents.
OT Advent Calendar Day 13: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen & We Three Kings
“God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” is one of the oldest Christmas carols still in general circulation and, given it likely dates from the 16th century, it’s remarkable that the first verse has survived almost intact:
POETS Day: James Matthew Wilson’s XIII from The Hanging God
The Hanging God as a book is a demonstration of the poet’s ability. He refuses to be bound by any one style as he shows an affinity for many.
