New Podcast!
I’m happy to announce that I’ve started a new podcast. Called “Growing Up Baseball,” the podcast features my son Peter and I discussing the latest happenings in the world of baseball. We were inspired...
View ArticleInterview with Taylor Marshall
This week I was honored to be on Dr. Taylor Marshall’s YouTube show to discuss the topic “Can a Pope be Deposed?” It’s a relevant topic, and one without easy answers. Be sure to check it out: The post...
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Third Time’s a Charm: My Various Attempts to Improve My Health
Although I grew up north of the Mason-Dixon line, I ate like a Southern boy. My mom was raised in the heart of the South, and her cooking reflected that. Just recalling those meals makes my mouth water...
View ArticleTop 10 Most Popular Podcast Episodes for 2018
2018 is wrapping up, and before it goes, I thought I’d look back at the top podcasts I did this year. I recorded a total of 41 podcasts in the year, which is a little less than the once/week average I...
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Diving back in…
Not me. Well, I’m back. After a few years’ hiatus, and a very static website, I have returned to writing regularly for my website. At least I hope so. At the same time, I’ve decided to revamp the site...
View ArticleDingers!
I found this video completely mesmerizing – it is a compilation of all home runs hit this year by the Toronto Blue Jays, set to the tune (and in sync with) Johnny Cash’s “God’s Gonna Cut You Down,”...
View ArticleWoz wants us to #FeelTheBern
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak apparently is a big Bernie Sanders fan: Down on Republicans and Democrats, #Bernie2016#FeelTheBern. — Steve Wozniak (@stevewoz) September 1, 2015 I’m generally with Woz...
View ArticleA little evil is shocking, a lot of evil is boring
The latest Center for Medical Progress video exposing Planned Parenthood is out, and, like the previous ones, shows just how evil PP truly is. This one includes discussion of a live baby that “just...
View ArticleLittle League Home Runs Not So Little
If you follow baseball at all, you will sometimes hear the phrase “little league home run.” This is to denote someone who circles the bases due to a combination of errors and miscues by the fielders....
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PLINOs
Our culture is filled with the phenomenon of “in name only’s.” For example, RINOs – Republicans in Name Only, and CINOs – Catholics in Name Only. These are people who proudly claim a label –...
View ArticleWhen is a law an unjust law?
Yesterday, Kim Davis, a county clerk in Kentucky, was sent to jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. This set off a flurry of commentary on the Interwebs, with most...
View ArticleA walk really is as good as a hit
In Little League, coaches often tell their players, “A walk’s as good as a hit!”, which encourages them not to swing at balls outside the strike zone. Well, Bryce Harper obviously believes in that...
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Happy Birthday, Mary!
Birth of Mary – by Domenico Ghirlandaio, from the Cappella Tornabuoni, Santa Maria Novella, Florence The post Happy Birthday, Mary! appeared first on Swimming Upstream.
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Queen Elizabeth II, undisputed ruler of coins
As of today, September 9th, 2015, Queen Elizabeth II has become the longest-reigning British monarch in history. She passes her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, who reigned for over 63 years....
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Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Thou art higher than all cedars, whereon the Life of the world hung, whereon Christ openly triumphed, and His death trampled down death for ever. (Laudes antiphon) The post Exaltation of the Holy...
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Obamanomics in 9 Charts
Source: Zero Hedge (http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2015-09-16/obamas-recovery-just-9-charts). For the brave of heart, click image to see the full damage. The post Obamanomics in 9 Charts appeared first...
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An Unmistakable Sign
I’ll admit that I’m not a big fan of supposed “private revelations,” such as Marian apparitions. I’m skeptical of any supernatural origin for them, and I suspect some are simply frauds perpetrated on...
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My new book!
I’m excited to announce the publication of my latest book, Bitcoin Basics: 101 Questions and Answers. I’ve been interested in Bitcoin for a few years now, but unlike the media obsession with Bitcoin as...
View ArticleVIDEO: Why I Wrote My Book on Bitcoin
Today I did my first Periscope video, and I discussed why I wrote Bitcoin Basics: 101 Questions and Answers. I get a little excited when I talk about the potential for Bitcoin in the economic sphere....
View ArticleNew Articles
I haven’t written as often as I would like on this blog, but that doesn’t mean I’m not writing! I had two new articles go up today: At One Peter Five, I call on Catholic leaders to stop apologizing for...
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