Through a series of events this morning, the John Birch Society came to mind. We have a local gas station that (years ago, at least) used to sell their literature. It’s where my dad bought a bumper sticker that read “Get US out of the UN.” Funny that anyone ever saw the UN as a threat.
“A monastery built to last a thousand years.” Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. Thanks, @JohnBrady
Really great video from the Rabbit Room on Malcolm Guite and the making of his Arthuriad. I’m looking forward to starting the books soon.
I love Om. I love Om’s “Cremation Ghat I.” I hate it that I think of Michael Scott’s booze cruise dance every time I hear it. 🎵
Laid two excellent letters into The Visitor’s News issue one template last night. My goal for issue one was at least five letters to fill up the 8 page booklet format and I think that’ll happen.
Over the weekend, The Visitor’s News got its first subscription arriving via the PO box. This one was a friend of a friend, and so a pleasant surprise.
Speaking plainly
One of the evils of American electoral politics is the failure to speak plainly. By this I do not mean outright lying. We almost all agree that is bad and, generally speaking, politicians try to avoid it. (Generally speaking.) In order to avoid outright lies, politicians take the advice of consultants and marketers, experts in the art of never quite answering any question and twisting facts in a way that benefits them.
Final count of trick or treaters!
If you could see my neighborhood right now, you’d understand why I say Halloween is the best day of the year. Hundred of kids, almost all houses decorated and handing put candy. Amazing.
It continues to be a crazy day with mom stuff but we’re determinedly going ahead with decorating. Nothing stops Halloween in this house! 😄
