Author: Hypatia

Donald in the Lions’ Den!

Did you SEE ‘em—Trump’s terrific speeches in the Bronx and at the Libertarian Convention? Two venues where he couldn’t possibly have known what would happen when he entered the arena, certainly had no reason to expect general approbation from the crowds. “The Bronx” is a byword for crime, violence, and lawlessness—yet there he is, on … Continue reading Donald in the Lions’ Den! →

Proof that we’re living a simulation (and the game masters are getting bored)

This is prompted by a thought I had this morning: you would think, from the way the protesters are carrying on, that the U.S. is actively persecuting and deporting Muslims! And from BLM et al, you’d think we still practiced African slavery! And that a “slave rebellion” is necessary. And imminent. So, I thought, who … Continue reading Proof that we’re living a simulation (and the game masters are getting bored) →

Welcome to Rising Gorge

….in which I meditate upon the “gag factor”. So—trigger warning: this is gonna get…eww, gross! Lately in Oklahoma, one public school had a “fundraiser” at which students licked peanut butter off of other students’ bare toes. Followed quickly by a fundraiser” at another school, where the event was students licking each others’ armpits. (Before we … Continue reading Welcome to Rising Gorge →

Her Praise

Serving as my dead sister’s executor, I receive her mail, and have, since her death and to this day, received regular appeals from the charities to which she contributed. Homeless shelters, abused women’s shelter, numerous food banks. Much as I adored and admired her, I didn’t know about her extraordinary generosity. it makes me think … Continue reading Her Praise →