More troubles for the Catholic Church

I’m sure many readers have read my articles about the clergy sex abuse crisis in the Catholic Church – if not, you can click on that link, or they’re listed in the sidebar. I’m more saddened than I have words to say to see that the problems seem to be continuing. The Irish government has… Continue reading More troubles for the Catholic Church

May we expect arrests for child pornography?

I’m infuriated to read that 14-year-old Hailee Steinfeld, star of the recent movie ‘True Grit‘, is to perform a nude love scene in a forthcoming production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. The Daily Mail reports: A copy of the film’s script, written by Julian Fellowes, has revealed the risqué scene. An excerpt of the provocative script… Continue reading May we expect arrests for child pornography?

Any ‘military brats’ among my readers?

In conversation with Miss D., the phrase ‘military brat’ has come up fairly often. (She’s one herself.) I finally decided to investigate further, as others have used the expression to me, and I’ve never quite understood it. To my astonishment, I find there’s a very large body of work studying ‘military brats’. It seems to… Continue reading Any ‘military brats’ among my readers?

A new Dr. Seuss book!

Having grown up on a steady diet of the books of Theodore Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss), I was delighted to learn that several previously unpublished works are to be made available. Fox 5 San Diego reports: “The Bippolo Seed and other Lost Stories” contains seven new stories written by Theodor Seuss Geisel. “In these stories,… Continue reading A new Dr. Seuss book!

The ultimate kids’ toy?

A Swiss billionaire has bought what may be the ultimate toy for his children. The Daily Mail reports: For anyone who has shed blood, sweat and tears creating a creaky play house for their beloved offspring, this beautifully sculpted version will come as a hammer blow. Costing £150,000 [about US $232,000] – almost as much… Continue reading The ultimate kids’ toy?