Upon The Solemnity Of The Annunciation

Normally takes place on March 25. Do the math.

Etymology 101: A Free Public Service From The Friendly Folks At Apoloblogology

Hunky-dory

The mere sound of these syllables in swift succession is playful and palatable, rolling off the tongue like a friendly sputtering jalopy with cartoon eyes where its headlights should be. To be in a "hunky-dory" state is to be in positive circumstances, as American sailors considered themselves to be when on shore leave in Yokohama, Japan, on Huncho-dori, the main drag where all the liesurely (and perhaps disreputable) activities could be found. Next time you go to utter the expression, use the Japanese pronunciation; and if anyone tries to correct you, accuse them of being inauthentic.

Upon The Feast Of The Divine Mercy

Happy Easter 8th, readership.

Election Season

Many thanks to whichever the heck one of you nominated me in the category of "Snarkiest Catholic Blog" for the 2008 Cannonball Catholic Blog Awards. I think the voting begins sometime this week, so be sure to show exactly how deserving of this distinction you find our humble staff to be by registering your approval at the polls.

A side note- I hate to grovel, but we're a little disappointed we're not currently among the nominees in the "Best Bat Shit Crazy Blog" category, so if the deadline has yet to pass, we'd appreciate it if someone would head over to Cannonball Catholic and say the words for us that we are afraid to say for ourselves.

IOC To China: Keep It Live, Yo

The International Olympic Committee, in what appears to be an attempt to keep Big Brother's Beijing Bureau honest, is lobbying that the broadcast of the torch lighting ceremony and other various Olympic events be transmitted live, regardless of whatever peasant-beating protests may be impending. French president Nicholas Sarkozy, in a surprising display of backbone, has been suggesting using his influence with the European Union to coordinate a boycott of the games. We'll see how all that works out.

Here in the states, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (who years ago traded her soul and used the rebate money to purchase a rather unconvincing plastic smile) had the following input to offer about a potential U.S. boycott of the Olympics:

"I believe a boycott of the Beijing Olympics would unfairly harm our athletes who have worked so hard to prepare for the competition."

That's right. we wouldn't want anyone to be unfairly harmed here. Let the peasant beatings recommence!

Upon The Feast Of St. Guntramnus

Patron of divorcees and murderers. Some saints were real scoundrels.

Fixing Social Security One Senior At A Time

Creative Minority Report has won the bid to do all the bumper stickers and pins for Dr. Jack Kevorkian's congressional bid. Amusing, to say the least.