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TV shows we are currently watching: NCIS Origins, High Potential, Matlock, The Lincoln Lawyer, The Diplomat, Evil and Yellowstone. Except for Yellowstone, all of these shows are procedurals. Even Evil is an ecclesiastical procedural. And even Yellowstone has a procedural-driven storyline.
My coffee is chewy this morning. The grounds broke containment in the coffeemaker.
Julie and I have not done a family Thanksgiving for years but from what I gather from the news and social media, the event has evolved into a joyless occasion where people yell at each other about politics for several hours.
Also, I am a Boomer and an uncle so apparently, I am supposed to play an integral role in this — I'm supposed to be the guy who ruins everything. I am shirking this responsibility.
Inside ISIS's Graphic Design Team — Ruthless terrorists, yes, but they have standards when it comes to graphic design.
Republicans like the First Amendment when it's convenient for them
Texas education officials are expected to vote this week on a public school curriculum that focuses on Christianity.
From the curriculum:
What is the Golden Rule?
The Sermon on the Mount included many different lessons. Some of these included do not judge others; do not seek revenge, or try to get even with someone; and give to the needy. Beyond the Sermon on the Mount, there are many rules included throughout the Bible. Jesus said that the Golden Rule sums up all of the important teachings from scripture. "So in everything, do unto others as you would have done unto you."'
These are the same types of people who claim, perhaps even sincerely, that Christmas isn't a Christian holiday because so much of the celebration is secular.
"Do not judge others; do not seek revenge, or try to get even with someone; and give to the needy" -- the very words that Donald Trump himself lives by.