We must return to proclaiming powerfully and joyfully the event of Christ's death and Resurrection, heart of Christianity, principal fulcrum of our faith, powerful lever of our certainty, impetuous wind that sweeps away every fear and indecision, every doubt and human calculation. — B16

I really did enjoy meeting everyone yesterday, but I hate that it had to be under those circumstances. After we made our way down the hill from the grave sight, everyone seemed to disburse in different directions, and I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye to most of you. Sorry about that.  As I [...]

I don’t know who was talking  – all i heard was Josh – “OMG – you are so stupid – why do you even talk”. I just laughed and laughed. H I L A R I O U S. That was directed at Aaron after he opined that Guinness tasted awful. If the BHT were [...]

Okay, I’m game for the late night pop quiz. Photo L – R: Angus, Sonia, me, Joel, Josh, Sharon, Jack, Leif, and Aaron.

Just got back from the Memorial Service for Michael and it was very well done. I believe I counted seven “F’n – A – Skippy”s to just three “You suck – Mommy Girl”s, if that tells you anything. There was almost an invitation by one of the eulogists when he closed his remarks by saying, [...]

Jack: You might want to check on flights to Knoxville as well. It’s about the same distance from Oneida as Lexington.

A new Red Hat Club?

P.S. I will be wearing my Official (Vintage) BHT hat on satruday. Its Red. Some of you other old guys have them too. Funny you should mention that. I poked around the top shelf of my closet this morning looking for my BHT hat. When I found it, I asked myself whether it would be [...]

To Michael

I’m sure some of you will still recognize my name. When Michael first started the Internet Monk, he had a message board where Michael, Matthew, Steve McFarland (I believe that was his last name), and Leif (a/k/a Eric) would discuss this and that (I sure hope Matthew can’t tap into any of those archives). Angus [...]