I do vote in political elections, even if it amounts to casting ballots in Babylon.

UPDATE: I am very nearly as bad an editor, as I am a writer. I deleted a duplicate phrase and simplified the remaining sentence. I do vote in political elections. But I feel as though here, in the United States, our entire political apparatus is now completely unhinged. Election officials from both the Democratic and … Read more

The Feast Day of St. Mark the Evangelist 2026 — Year A

Observance The Feast Day of Saint Mark The 25th Day of April, Anno Domini 2026 Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year ALiturgical Colors: Red Acclamations Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ is risen!People: The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! Collects Almighty God, by the hand of Mark the evangelist you have given to your Church the Gospel of … Read more

I feel most productive at the beginning of a project. That’s when I get things done.

It would appear that my copy/paste edits are pretty sloppy. My writing is bad enough already, sorry about that. When do I feel most productive? The question seems to expect an answer that suggests a specific time or circumstance. For example: “I feel most productive late in the morning, after I am fully awake, but … Read more