Political correctness
a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

Eastre

Here’s an interesting item, “Who is the Eastre Rabbit?”. It explains the origins of the association of rabbits and eggs with our Easter celebrations. Like other “Christian” holidays, it was hi-jacked by the Church in order to convert the indigenous pagans to Christianity. Essentially, the Church allowed them to keep their fertility festival but added [...]

The Easter Bunny Connection

Ever since I was a child I’ve wondered what the Easter Bunny and colored eggs had to do with the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. Well, I’ve finally come up with a theory which may seem blasphemous and heretical but here goes.

When Jesus was placed in the tomb there were no stones large enough to [...]

Dreaming of a White Easter

Today’s Quote: “The wise man in the storm prays to God, not for safety from danger, but for the deliverance from fear. It is the storm within that endangers him, not the storm without.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

No, I haven’t disappeared from the face of the Earth. I’ve just been busy, bored, depressed, or away. [...]

Easter Ham and Deviled Eggs

Albert King – Cold Sweat

Today’s Quote: “Step away from the others and I shall tell you the mysteries of the kingdom. It is possible for you to reach it, but you will grieve a great deal.” — Jesus to Judas Iscariot a few days before they celebrated Passover, from The Gospel of Judas

I’ve never [...]

Easter

Howlin’ Wolf – Built for Comfort

Today’s quote: “I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.” — Galileo Galilei

It’s Easter, the day that bunnies lay hard-boiled eggs.

I’m still wondering where that remote is. I’d love to [...]

I don't understand

Jimi Hendrix – All Along the Watchtower

Today’s quote: “Now, now my good man, this is no time for making enemies.” — Voltaire (1694-1778) on his deathbed in response to a priest asking that he renounce Satan.

This may be a silly question and maybe I’ve just been away too long, but when did Easter become a [...]