Wow. “They’re at the Andrews Air Force Base course, where it’s 79 degrees and sunny. It’s Obama’s 32nd time playing this year and the 143rd time of his presidency.” Must be nice.
And usually wearing dorky saddle shoes on some golf green somewhere.
Happy Sunday everybody! Especially the newly-free Australians!
Maaaaan, Gruntessa really messed up the coffee cake this morning. All the menfolk thought it was ok, I guess. The fresh Colorado peaches and the custard topping was tasty and all. But it would have been perfect with some bacon pieces baked right in there. 😉
Sorry, Knight. It’s pretty much gone. I was just trying not to brag too much on her account. You know; can’t let her get too proud. 😉 It sure went well with the coffee, though. You would have liked it! Next time!
So, the service at the Basilica yesterday was down in the crypt church, which is underneath the main shrine. It’s much smaller, pews for about 200 people. I guess they didn’t think many people would come. Well, the pews were full. When someone found the folder chairs and filled in the sides, they were filled, and there was still people having to stand along the walls and out in the main crypt space. Families, kids, old people. I was early enough to get a pew seat– a university student (reading xerox copies from a book of the writings of Aristotle) on my right, a couple of novices from an order of sisters I couldn’t quite identify (Grey pleated skirts, white blouses, silver crosses . . .?). Lots of incense, though it was nice that they went light on the myrrh in the mix.
When I first got there, there was some media, but as the place filled, I think they got squeezed out. Can’t find any reports online (if they went intending to show how few people showed up. . .*shrugs*).
Anyway, lots of people, and I life my walled hidden and locked in my car so I wouldn’t get book-happy at the bookstore after. . .
. . . yeah . . . Wasn’t exactly fire & brimstone, but that’s not Wuerl’s style. It was. . . . carefully, but deliberately worded. He called to mind the last time the people had “gathered like this . . . nearly 12 years ago to the day. . .” on Sept 11th. Didn’t directly address the relationship between the events of that day, and the situation now, but distinctly called it to mind. . .
This is getting worse, folks, http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/09/08/107-year-old-man-killed-by-swat-team-in-arkansas
This team knew the guy was 107 years old. They knew all he’d done was “point a gun at some people,” which by the way, is just an accusation without any evidence or actual harm. Yet, they made the decision that he was SO DANGEROUS that they had to storm his bedroom and kill him right away. Not post a couple of guys for a few days until he gets hungry and apologizes. They had to take him down. Citizens are no longer people in this country. Everyone’s a perp. Doesn’t make any difference your color or creed (unless you’re a muslim; then you’re untouchable). Doesn’t matter what you’ve done. You will be dealt with for not returning that library book on time.
The only thing I could find was this document about recent court cases to restore certain 2nd Amendment rights to DC. One of the cases says something about reloading. My presumption is that it wasn’t legal, or is currently illegal. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr645ih/html/BILLS-112hr645ih.htm
Thanks Grunt! I’ve been thinking about this. If you can legally own ammunition, should that ammunition become illegal just because it has been used? It poses less of a threat and is still your property.
Not trying to be extra weird by showing too much food porn here. But I have to show you how strange my kids are. Maybe they got it from me; I don’t know. This is tonight’s meal at the Grunt household made by Son #2. He’s a fan of the Canadian dish called “poutine,” which is a lot like what you get at an American sports bar as an appetizer. It’s made by piling up a heap of french fries (Canadian fries?), covering them with cheese curds, some kind of meat and brown gravy, then maybe melting some grated cheese over the whole thing. Tonight’s poutine was a Canadian/Mexican Frankenstein monster made with guacamole, bacon and 2 different kinds of pulled pork. Was it good? Just look at the dog lurking under the table at the bottom of the photo. He knows what’s good. Even if it IS a weird, illegal international combination.
Dang! That does look good! I am are the same way here. I experiment with food making a lot. Some of it is good… some not so much. New dishes are born frequently here. 🙂
I can imagine the stuff you guys make is pretty awesome, even the experiments. Especially with fresh mangoes growing nearby, and all the guava trees outside, must make for some good salads!
I’m grateful her faith intervened. But this story doesn’t fill me with good tidings. She was still abused and the rapist is still a rapist. He didn’t turn himself in, did he? In this case a bullet would have prevented the rapes, protected the mental and physical health of the victims and the Bible would have remained undamaged.
Good points, Barn. I also had a queasy feeling that some women would think this was a “magic bullet” approach that would always protect them from attackers. It won’t. You never know when the Holy Spirit will intervene, and in what way. I, personally, think this is always the right approach. Praying and speaking from God’s view of the situation can benefit both the attacker and the victim, but it may not save a life. If lives need saving, that’s what the bullets are for.
Verse of the day
For God, Family, and Country 
First!!
I Came, I Saw, I Skedaddled
Decisive moments in Barack Obama history.
http://www.weeklystandard.com/articles/i-came-i-saw-i-skedaddled_752783.html
Good article. Sad but hilarious!
OBUMBLER PLACES LOBBYING CONGRESS FOR INTERVENTION IN SYRIA AS A PRIORITY RIGHT BELOW….YOU GUESSED IT
Wow. “They’re at the Andrews Air Force Base course, where it’s 79 degrees and sunny. It’s Obama’s 32nd time playing this year and the 143rd time of his presidency.” Must be nice.
And usually wearing dorky saddle shoes on some golf green somewhere.
Happy Sunday everybody! Especially the newly-free Australians!
Maaaaan, Gruntessa really messed up the coffee cake this morning. All the menfolk thought it was ok, I guess. The fresh Colorado peaches and the custard topping was tasty and all. But it would have been perfect with some bacon pieces baked right in there. 😉
You can send your second serving my way Grunt! 🙂
Sorry, Knight. It’s pretty much gone. I was just trying not to brag too much on her account. You know; can’t let her get too proud. 😉 It sure went well with the coffee, though. You would have liked it! Next time!
So, the service at the Basilica yesterday was down in the crypt church, which is underneath the main shrine. It’s much smaller, pews for about 200 people. I guess they didn’t think many people would come. Well, the pews were full. When someone found the folder chairs and filled in the sides, they were filled, and there was still people having to stand along the walls and out in the main crypt space. Families, kids, old people. I was early enough to get a pew seat– a university student (reading xerox copies from a book of the writings of Aristotle) on my right, a couple of novices from an order of sisters I couldn’t quite identify (Grey pleated skirts, white blouses, silver crosses . . .?). Lots of incense, though it was nice that they went light on the myrrh in the mix.
When I first got there, there was some media, but as the place filled, I think they got squeezed out. Can’t find any reports online (if they went intending to show how few people showed up. . .*shrugs*).
Anyway, lots of people, and I life my walled hidden and locked in my car so I wouldn’t get book-happy at the bookstore after. . .
Glad to hear it filled up, Zoph. Was the homily good?
. . . yeah . . . Wasn’t exactly fire & brimstone, but that’s not Wuerl’s style. It was. . . . carefully, but deliberately worded. He called to mind the last time the people had “gathered like this . . . nearly 12 years ago to the day. . .” on Sept 11th. Didn’t directly address the relationship between the events of that day, and the situation now, but distinctly called it to mind. . .
In honor of the badass Aussies, who make mistakes like us, but have the good sense to undo some of them.
Some stupid left-wing handwringing on Twitter about the elections: Hat tip: Chrissythehyphenated.
http://twitchy.com/2013/09/07/1950sherewecome-snort-worthy-freak-out-over-election-of-george-bush-iii-in-australia/
😀
This is getting worse, folks,
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/09/08/107-year-old-man-killed-by-swat-team-in-arkansas
This team knew the guy was 107 years old. They knew all he’d done was “point a gun at some people,” which by the way, is just an accusation without any evidence or actual harm. Yet, they made the decision that he was SO DANGEROUS that they had to storm his bedroom and kill him right away. Not post a couple of guys for a few days until he gets hungry and apologizes. They had to take him down. Citizens are no longer people in this country. Everyone’s a perp. Doesn’t make any difference your color or creed (unless you’re a muslim; then you’re untouchable). Doesn’t matter what you’ve done. You will be dealt with for not returning that library book on time.
Oh, and this just in:
http://washingtonexaminer.com/warning-d.c.-cops-under-orders-to-arrest-tourists-with-empty-bullet-casings/article/2535216
Watch out for this new push to arrest anyone in WDC with spent brass in their vehicle from going to the range. Zoph? Did you know about this?
Do you need a permit in WDC to reload ammo?
I’m guessing reloading is not legal in WDC.
The only thing I could find was this document about recent court cases to restore certain 2nd Amendment rights to DC. One of the cases says something about reloading. My presumption is that it wasn’t legal, or is currently illegal.
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr645ih/html/BILLS-112hr645ih.htm
Thanks Grunt! I’ve been thinking about this. If you can legally own ammunition, should that ammunition become illegal just because it has been used? It poses less of a threat and is still your property.
Not trying to be extra weird by showing too much food porn here. But I have to show you how strange my kids are. Maybe they got it from me; I don’t know. This is tonight’s meal at the Grunt household made by Son #2. He’s a fan of the Canadian dish called “poutine,” which is a lot like what you get at an American sports bar as an appetizer. It’s made by piling up a heap of french fries (Canadian fries?), covering them with cheese curds, some kind of meat and brown gravy, then maybe melting some grated cheese over the whole thing. Tonight’s poutine was a Canadian/Mexican Frankenstein monster made with guacamole, bacon and 2 different kinds of pulled pork. Was it good? Just look at the dog lurking under the table at the bottom of the photo. He knows what’s good. Even if it IS a weird, illegal international combination.
Dang! That does look good! I am are the same way here. I experiment with food making a lot. Some of it is good… some not so much. New dishes are born frequently here. 🙂
I can imagine the stuff you guys make is pretty awesome, even the experiments. Especially with fresh mangoes growing nearby, and all the guava trees outside, must make for some good salads!
Oh yes! 🙂
Obama Supported Syrian Rebels Seize Christian Village; Beheading Those Not Converting to Islam
http://conservativepapers.com/news/2013/09/08/obama-supported-syrian-rebels-seize-christian-village-beheading-those-not-converting-to-islam/#.Ui08f516fIU
I want to see this. Has anyone here seen this?
http://www.granddeception.com/#sthash.nvr0QkZ5.JSXVDxlL.dpbs
No, but I’d like to see it if I could figure out how. Would you have to order it from Amazon or something?
I don’t know yet.
You’ll need to save up. low supply plus presumably high demand = high price:
Holy schamoley. No kidding about the high price. Thanks for the link, Zoph!
This is interesting.
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/09/08/horrific-spree-of-mass-rape-and-terror-in-tampa-hits-a-pivot-point-when-a-woman-of-faith-does-one-bold-thing/
I’m grateful her faith intervened. But this story doesn’t fill me with good tidings. She was still abused and the rapist is still a rapist. He didn’t turn himself in, did he? In this case a bullet would have prevented the rapes, protected the mental and physical health of the victims and the Bible would have remained undamaged.
Good points, Barn. I also had a queasy feeling that some women would think this was a “magic bullet” approach that would always protect them from attackers. It won’t. You never know when the Holy Spirit will intervene, and in what way. I, personally, think this is always the right approach. Praying and speaking from God’s view of the situation can benefit both the attacker and the victim, but it may not save a life. If lives need saving, that’s what the bullets are for.