First Looks category archive
Sermon in the Valley? 2
“We could find ourselves in a situation where we’re accused of inciting someone,” Jackson said of pastors who oppose homosexuality. “I am categorically opposed to the hate crimes bill.”
Just what type of sermons does he preach that he thinks will incite listeners to violence? Don’t sound like a rather well-know sermon that was given on a mount.
Inquisitorial minds want to know.
Light Bloggery 0
Heavy housecleaning.
From Ghosties and Ghoulies and Long-Legged Beasties . . . 0
. . . and ginormous Hallowe’en stores, good Lord protect us.
My favorite Hallowe’en costumes of all time were homemade from cardboard boxes.
She came as a grounded outlet; he came as a three-pronged plug.
They kept making a circuit of the dance floor.
Pat Suzuki 0
Fast forward to the 4:45 mark and skip the snappy banter. Get right to the singing.
When the Phillies Are Hitting, No One Can Beat Them 0
The Dodgers are going to Los Angeles.
The Phillies are going to the World Series.
The Phillies are hitting.
Death Panels 2
TerranceDC recounts the story of Ian Pearl, whose health insurance company searched desperately for a way to cancel his policy. A nugget:
Our (the Pearl family’s–ed.) lawsuit uncovered insurance company documents that confirmed my suspicion that I’m a target of discrimination. The documents revealed Guardian had compiled a “hit list” of its costliest members, including patients with muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, brain injury, and paralysis. Guardian executives referred to us all as “dogs” and “trainwrecks,” and they debated how and when to dump us from the rolls. Laws prohibited the cancellation of the individual members with serious chronic health problems, so Guardian opted to cancel the plan for all members of this specific health plan in New York, an action that violates federal law.
In Transit (Announcement) (Update 1) (Update 2) (Update 3) 0
Karen’s comment to this post tells me that it is time for this announcement.
Some time soon, in no less than two weeks and no more than four, From Pine View Farm World Headquarters will be relocating from Delaware to Virginia Beach, Virginia. During the transition, the site will be off-line, I hope for no more than two days.
More information will be forthcoming as I figure out what it is.
And Then There Were None 2
The last video rental store within a convenient distance of Pine View Farm World Headquarters is giving up the ghost.
Sportsmanship 7
At a Pop Warner practice in Mass, it’s a wonderful thing:
Michael VonKahle, 48, suffered a shattered eye socket, a broken nose, and a concussion in the fight, which took place in a secluded area during the Friday night practice behind Wilmington Town Hall, according to interviews conducted by police. No charges have been filed.
The coach is blaming the parent. The parent is blaming the coach.
Maybe someone should consider stop organizing kids to their eyeteeth and just letting them play with each other.
They could steal stop signs, drive fast, and tp teachers’ yards like I used to do.
Light Bloggery 0
Home improvements. Only one bandaid.
Oh, My 0
I thought this was settled 30 years ago.
Greater Wingnuttery XLIII 0
Field has the recap.
Baseball as It Should Be 0
Played by men of iron with bats of wood.
Secretariat 1
My father thought he should be named Male Athlete of the Year in 1973.
Gun Nuttery 4
Over at Brendan’s place.
Guns are nasty, smelly, dangerous things that must be treated with respect. There is irony in that many of those most vocal about bearing arms are among the least respectful of the power of firearms.
They’ve seen too many cowboy movies.