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Excerpted from Pothole of the Gods

Who is calling the shots?

Apr 29

I was taking my mother to Ash Wednesday services when Father Gargantutus stuck his massive thumb the holy ash-pot and put the sign of the cross on my…

Mar 2

hold the shame and plea to be punched in the mouth...

Jul 9, 2021

Just before the Russians melted into eastern Ukraine in their charming way, I was at a dinner in Kharkov, a city about 19 miles from the Russian border…

Jul 2, 2021

Evolution and Happy Hour

Jun 18, 2021

Father's Day in Nicaragua

Jun 16, 2021

In which we raise a glass to St. Columba

Jun 11, 2021

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