Personal Notes
Merry Christmas to my fellow Anchor Rising contributors and to all of our readers and commenters (both the “Hallelujah” chorus and our “polar” opposites)!
It is one of those beautiful mornings after a snow storm where the crisp whiteness of the fresh snow is everywhere, set against the quietness of people still being largely indoors. It is another one of those times when we all have an opportunity to take a step back and reflect on the beauty of…
I’ve been preoccupied with several matters (work, family, volunteering) and have had little chance or time to ponder, much less post, about the news of the day and the like. It occurs to me that, to the regular (ie; non-political) person, this is the norm. There is plenty to worry about and deal with before…
Took a break from politics this weekend. Watched a bunch of soccer up in Pawtucket and enjoyed seeing the youth from across our state compete and laugh and have fun. Even amidst these potentially nation-changing events. Good. They don’t have to worry about the big picture stuff, that’s for us adults. Even if things don’t…
Dean Barnett has died after a long battle with CF. My fondness for Barnett dates back to a 2007 post entitled Muddling Nobly, Happily and with a Sense of Purpose Through Life’s Unexpected Twists & Turns: …And that’s where “muddling through” comes in. Regardless of who you are, at some point life plays some rotten…
We went to a memorial service today for a very nice man. May he rest in peace and his family be comforted by their faith and memories of him. The service included many touching words and musical highlights, one of which was the singing of a great hymn, Be Still My Soul: Be still, my…
Rich Lowry wrote a touching post, saying: …I found the Palin event Friday incredibly moving. Partly because of Trig. The sentimentalist in me would be willing to see anyone who is loving and unselfish enough to welcome a Down kid into their family elevated to high office. When I was thinking of Trig, I was…
Sometimes it is valuable to step back from the hectic doings of our lives and reflect on deeper things…such as the direction of our lives. The mystic Thomas Merton wrote “Your life is shaped by the end you live for. You are made in the image of what you desire.”
Tony Snow died today, at age 53, of cancer. We remember his family in our prayers as we pay tribute to the memory of a wonderful man. Some tributes: Cal Thomas Byron York Shannen Coffin Kathryn Jean Lopez Michelle Malkin Fox News Several selections from Snow’s writings about Reagan, Parting Thoughts on the Ultimate Sacrifice,…
Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there! Thanks for all you do, for the important contributions you make everywhere. At this time every year, National Review has several articles about Dads. Here are this year’s selections: Hail the Male: Fathers, sons, and ghosts of feminism past Fathers: Good, Bad, and Divine – “Thanks…
