HSBC, which once upon a time was the world’s local bank as well as my own, recently rejected one of my credit card transactions simply because the online merchant is based in
Month: March 2013
Lent 2013, Day 38: Believe the Works
Note: On Fridays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Bold words in today’s Gospel from Jesus: If I do not perform my Father’s works, do not believe me; but if I
Lent 2013, Day 37: Make Me an Instrument
I’ve been out of town on an unplanned trip for much of the week, to see people I didn’t know and who weren’t expecting me. And I have to admit, I was a little surprised–and
Lent 2013, Day 36: They’re Baaaack… But Will They Stay?
If you’re a God-fearing, churchgoing person, you know what Palm Sunday and Holy Week, especially Easter Sunday, mean: Overcrowded pews Overcrowded parking lots Dozens of people not sure what they’re supposed to say or do You will be tempted to roll your eyes at them and throw snide remarks at them. If you are