Why is the blog so quiet right now? Ella Fitzgerald can answer that.

Here's an entry for the jukebox: Ella Fitzgerald's rendition of Cole Porter's "It's Too Darn Hot". Stay Cool, in every sense, Everyone! and Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlMWW4R1ZBM&ab_channel=carlottafreni

Thoughts from the Chaplain’s Corner: On the Passing of Terry Anderson (1947-2024)

Greetings ST, and All, When I heard about Terry Anderson’s passing yesterday, one of his self-described ‘prison poems’, “Patience”, from his 1993 memoir, Den of Lions – detailing his 7-year captivity in Beirut [1985-1991] came to mind again. A printout of the poem – a thank you from a patient – hung above my office desk during … Continue reading Thoughts from the Chaplain’s Corner: On the Passing of Terry Anderson (1947-2024) →

In Memoriam: Toby Keith (1961-2024)

Here's the unofficial theme song for this many-titled blog, in memory of its composer and performer: the late, great Toby Keith: "Should've Been A Cowboy". Raise those red Solo cups and enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIq1LvzSLsk&ab_channel=TobyKeithVEVO

By Request, “Introducing… Simon Templar!”

My Inspiration for this post. Greetings ST, 'Ettes, 'Sieurs, and All! His Graciously Unleashedness/Unwokeness has asked yours truly to reflect on his transformation from an "international man of mystery" (IMOM) to an instantly recognizable man of action/raconteur known as: "Simon Templar". Therewith comes a tale. Let me say at the outset that simplicity suits the … Continue reading By Request, “Introducing… Simon Templar!” →

A Musical Christmas Card, 2023

Greetings of Christmastide to the netizens of Unwoked and Unvaxxed! Here's a quieter carol for the season that I hope brings heartfelt comfort and ever-present joy: "The Wexford Carol" (13th century, Ireland), performed by Voces8 in 2022. First, the lyrics, then the video below. With thanks for the gifts that the site brings to my … Continue reading A Musical Christmas Card, 2023 →

By Request: All in a Day’s Work with Simon Templar and Friends

Greetings to the Netizens of ST's Unwoked & Unvaxxed! In our prior exploration of the story of ST, we met him and several of his international colleagues in the atmosphere of some well-earned recreation after a series of annual/semi-annual, coordinated drug-interdiction exercises [“Exercise Fuerzas Unidas-Contradrogas Riberena”] with partner nations all up and down the “spine” … Continue reading By Request: All in a Day’s Work with Simon Templar and Friends →

For Memorial Day 2023, in the USA

"All gave some, some gave all." Learn. Reflect. Remember.

A Film Recommendation

"Damaged: The 'Trans-ing' of America's Kids' " is a documentary about 'de-transitioning' from hormonal and/or surgical gender reassignment. It's offered by the Daily Caller on Vimeo right now for a discounted and cancelable membership. Here's a link to the trailer and one to an interview with the producer. Sobering and yet affirming: I applaud the … Continue reading A Film Recommendation →

Plan Mexico: In Honor of the Fallen AKA Winning the Peace

In case you have forgotten, I have written 9 or 10 OPs entitled “Winning the Peace.” D'Nanda, God bless her, has boiled all of them down to the following: As I may have said in this space once or twice, since the end of World War II, our nation’s military has won almost all the … Continue reading Plan Mexico: In Honor of the Fallen AKA Winning the Peace →

Easter 2023

https://youtu.be/Qac_VUxlE7o Greetings, ST, Ettes, and All: As promised, G. F. Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" from the oratorio Messiah by VOCES8, et al at St. Jude Church (London) 2021. Happy and Blessed Easter to All!