The Seventh Inning Stretch
I have been a fan of the New York Yankees for just about my entire life. For as long as I can remember, I have…
patriotism
You’re not supposed to be so blind with patriotism that you can’t face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who says it. — Malcolm X
Today, take a moment to send an e-mail to your local representative or another representative about an issue that you disagree with her/him on.
God Save the… Flag
A couple of weeks ago, as Britons and the world celebrated the diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, I was smugly perplexed. I didn’t understand…
Separation of Flag and Faith
I love churches. I really do. Back before we had Olivia, Brandon and I would take regular trips around Austin and its surrounding cities to…
The Reluctant Patriot
At 2 years old, my son is already a patriot. This began around his first birthday, when he developed a massive love for flags. Every…
Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent
Return to the Lent calendar. Considering the fact that he’s our neighbor — the Colbert Report studio is just around the corner from our offices…
