Archive for March 2019
A Précis on Reparations: A Moral Imperative
By Michael E. Berumen We often think of reparations in terms of its juridical denotation, that of a criminal compensating a victim for injuries she has incurred. It is a legal remedy intended as both retribution and as a form of restitution for the victims. Such reparations could be made by an individual or even…
Read MoreMeme: Actually, we had noticed…
Meme: Terrifying, but all too possible
Blarney And Babble
So the other day, which was also St. Patrick’s Day, I was cruising the web and all of a sudden I saw something very curious. It was a posting on Instagram, the image sharing service, and it showed a large St. Patrick’s Day celebration in some city or other. Maybe New York. Maybe Chicago. But…
Read MoreMeme: What ARE you eating?
Now here’s a question that will just spoil your whole day…not to mention your appetite. Found on the Web.
Read MoreMeme: A True Christian
Just in case you were wondering what a real Christian looks like, here’s Jimmy Carter…one of the best. Found on the web.
Read MoreMeme: Ah, the boy’s timing…
New Zealand Stands Strong
It is now over week since the Christchurch mosque killings in New Zealand. While not much has changed in the larger world, where hate and fear are still the depressing norm, you do have to be amazed by the people of New Zealand. The Kiwis have come together with amazing speed, toughness, and tenderness. In…
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