My very first effort at writing here on PlanetPOV was about this subject, one that I believe to be of vital importance to the future of our democracy. After a discussion this morning about the Republicans' plans to regain...
Well, it’s that time of year when most of us reflect on the past twelve months, and make resolutions for the next year.
If you’re typical, most of the resolutions made will be broken in the first week of the...
TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS - AT THE PLANET
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the post
Not a blogger was stirring, not even the host.
The comments were hung by the topics with care,
In hopes that sane arguments soon...
My dearest Wormwood,
Many years have passed since our last correspondence. You have become quite the success, an accomplishment due no doubt to your uncle Screwtape's tutelage.
I write to you with great satisfaction for the work that you have been...
One thing that I've really been struck by is Hollywood's near-obsession with American Indians. I have very mixed feelings about it.
The natives in "Avatar" were an extremely obvious allegory for the Indians of the America West. "Avatar" was very...
A little humor to brighten your holiday season.
Excerpts from a Dog’s Diary...
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am -...
The model train, the stuffed toy, the Erector Set, the pair of skates, the doll house, a book, the board game.......... and the all time favorite: the Cardboard Box.
Christmas time brings back the childhood memories in many of our...
The idea that a man could con the CIA, the DOD and the DHS into believing there were hidden codes being transmitted via broadcasts on Al Jazeera in order to coordinate terrorist attacks on the United States is not only laughable, but...
Being that I'm God, I hear everyone's prayers...even some I'd rather not (Sarah, you know who I'm talking about). Last night I heard this one prayer and I just had to blog about it.
Now, in order to keep Deity-Worshipper...
The “Oldies But Goodies” Friday night at PPOV post last week got me recollecting about a neat thing that happened this summer. It was something that showed me how music can speak through the generations – when you least...
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