Category Archives: Current Affairs

Michael Cohen’s “Disloyal”: A Theological Review

Plunging into Michael Cohen’s book, “Disloyal,” I’m more intrigued by the account of his self-seduction than any of his politically-charged disclosures, at least so far. Besides, the really smarmy stuff will be scrapped over & gnawed on by all the big media dogs. Instead, I was more struck by passages like this: To an outsider, … Continue reading Michael Cohen’s “Disloyal”: A Theological Review →

Is Trump’s Fundraising Machine Suddenly Running Dry?

First, I have to admit that I do 90%-plus of my “reporting” on the 2020 campaign from a broken-down recliner in the living room. I read several online papers, listen to some news shows, and field an endless stream of political fundraising texts & emails from all over. Many days I put in several hours … Continue reading Is Trump’s Fundraising Machine Suddenly Running Dry? →

Karmic Collision III: Living My Double Life

Post Office work is more than drudgery. It’s honest, productive work, an integral part of what keeps our society going. I kept reminding myself of that. But I often wondered: do many children in the United States daydream about growing up and getting a job as a mail handler? I doubt it. Maybe a few … Continue reading Karmic Collision III: Living My Double Life →