Whatever Wednessday

Flooding + Adulthood + Fascism + Weed + Thought for Today

Due to last week's unprecedented flooding in Northeast Nebraska, there are still many roads that are impassable, bridges that were taken out, & communities facing critical issues, such as the lack of potable water. Many roads & highways have been decimated & will require not just repair but rebuilding. It may take months if not years to alleviate all the devastation.

On a personal note, Lois & I need to get to Lincoln on SAT, & we fear that it may take us up to 4 hours instead of the usual 2+, since we will to drive roundabout routes.

Orphan Grain Train [I write for this international relief agency.], among many other agencies, is seeking to provide relief for victims of the flooding. You can find out how to help by visiting ogt.com.

Adulthood

" . . . People don't become adults until 30s, say brain scientists." [Drudge Report, 3/20]

Electoral College

"In our era of viciously divisive politics, the states are arguably more necessary than they have ever been. Critics of the Electoral College bristle at the insistence that it prevents NY & CA from imposing their will on the rest of the country. But the Electoral College guarantees that candidates who seek the only nationally elected office in America must attempt to appeal to as broad a geographic constituency as possible--large states & small, populous & rural--rather than retreating to their preferred pockets & running up the score. The alternative to this arrangement is not less political contention or a reduction in anger; it is more of both." ["In Defense of the Electoral College," the editors, National Review Online, 3/20]

Childhood

" . . . childhood is just different than it used to be. It' far more scheduled." ["A Southern Parent's Take on the Admissions Scandal," David French, NRO, 3/19]

Liberal Fascism

"The color of one's skin one's sex, one's ethnicity, one's religious heritage & the kind of sexual partners one chooses have become the only things that matter in today's popular left wing culture. Content of character & quality of thought--core requirements of a responsible citizen in a free country--no longer matter in our bizarre world gone crazy." ["Liberal Fascists Ambush Chelsea Clinton," Star Parker, townhall.com, 3/20]

Legalize Pot?

"Politicians are pushing to legalize recreational marijuana in NY, NJ, & PA, following 10 other states. But the Parent-Teacher Association, local heathy officials & pediatrician groups are pushing back, warning about permanent damage to youngsters' brains. If you have children, trust the PTA, not the pols." ["Pols Not Telling You about dangers of Legalizing Weed," Betsy McCaughy, townhall, 3/20]

ENVY

"But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked." Ps. 73:2-3

"We have an advantage . . . because we know Christ overcame all sin, envy included.
[Psalms for Lent, Jane Wilke, Creative Communications for the Parish, 2018]