Monthly Archives: April 2006

THE TIME: This Wednesday

On Wednesday of this week, at two minutes and three seconds after 1:00 in the morning, the time and date will be 01:02:03 04/05/06. This won’t happen again for a thousand more years, until 3006, by which time I hope … Continue reading

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Seeking Asylum (at least, mentally)

During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized. “Well,” said the Director, “we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, … Continue reading

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The Jesus Papers

Friends, when Elaine Pagels ends up representing “Orthodoxy” … you know something’s fishy. The vinegar-soaked spongeHe says where the Gospels relate how a thirsty Jesus called out for something to drink. A sponge soaked in vinegar was placed on a … Continue reading

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Raising Boys

The following came from an anonymous Mother in Austin, Texas… Things I’ve learned from my Boys (honest and not kidding): 1) A king size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2000 sq. ft. house 4 inches deep. 2) If … Continue reading

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April Fool’s Day

The following, written by Fr George Kevorkian, is a repeat from last year but pertinent to the day. The historical origin of April Fool’s day actually deals with a very serious subject – the introduction of a new calendar. Ancient … Continue reading

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