“The Dark Tower” or What To Do After “Harry Potter”

So, the final book of Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling has been released. Yes, I have it. No, I haven’t begun to read it yet but if it is as wonderful as the past 6 books, I know I won’t be disappointed.
There is another series circulating in town by a present day [...]

For Sarah Hannah

A Sea of Candles
by Marc D. Goldfinger
for Sarah Hannah
“You lived somewhere for very long.
But the avenues by which you
could recall it
Have been closed for new construction.”–Sarah Hannah
When I hosted at the Tapestry of
Voices, Sarah was the opening
act. I didn’t have a clue
her candle was close to
being snuffed by her own
hand. The room was [...]

Blackwater, A Private Army

In today’s world, warriors have a place to go.  Blackwater.  One person owns it.  His name is Erik Prince and he is a “radical right-wing Christian mega-millionaire.
When L. Paul Bremer, who was Bush’s brainchild in Iraq until some time in 2004, was traveling around Baghdad he was protected by warriors from Blackwater.
These warriors are unhindered [...]

The Weston Priory

The Weston Priory is a monastery in Weston, Vermont and the Brothers there are wonderful. My wife and I just spent a few days, not staying at the priory itself, but at an inn, the Weston Inn (a beautiful friendly place) and went to the priory for Eucharist and prayer.
Nowadays, it seems as if [...]