Peggy Noonan has written a nice article about the differences between Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, differences that can be summed up in the following passage:John Paul made you burst into tears. Benedict makes you think. It is more pleasurable to weep, but at the moment, perhaps it is more important to think.Of course, I never met John Paul and probably won't meet Benedict XVI, so I can't verify if upon meeting John Paul one spontaneously breaks into weeping . . . but I do know that thinking about John Paul, even when he was still with us, always brought tears to my eyes.Yet, since my proximity to John Paul has been through is work, I can say that his was an intellect to be reckoned with, and both his and Benedict's work have brought an altogether different kind of tears to my
Peggy Noonan has written a nice article about the differences between Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, differences that can be summed up in the following passage:John Paul made you burst into tears. Benedict makes you think. It is more pleasurable to weep, but at the moment, perhaps it is more important to think.Of course, I never met John Paul and probably won't meet Benedict XVI, so I ca
I don't know how I forgot — but April 2, last week, marked the third anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II. It's hard to believe it's been three years already. I suppose thinking about the upcoming visit of the current pope caused me to forget John Paul II's anniversary. My apologies.
At a time when two girls had convinced an entire grade to shun me, you actually spoke to me. It was passable, because we were both so low on the social ladder, but even the guy who smelled ignored me, so I was elated when we laughed together. Thank you.I am a participant in x365 and Blog 365.Check out Schmutzie on Etsy!
Kylie is planning on toning down her sexy image and opting for more of a demure look. The singer, who will celebrate her 40th birthday this May, is known for her flamboyant tour costumes. But her stylist reveals she is planning on dressing more modestly for her upcoming European tour later this year. William Baker, who is credited with Minogue's fashion-conscious style, says the star will be working with top designer Jean Paul Gaultier to create a more mature look.He says, "The next tour will see Kylie aging gracefully. She's celebrating her 40th birthday this year so what we have planned is to move in the right direction. We're working with Jean Paul Gaultier on the costumes - he designed Madonna's Blonde Ambition tour. The outfits he designs are incredibly sophisticated. It's difficult
Kylie is planning on toning down her sexy image and opting for more of a demure look. The singer, who will celebrate her 40th birthday this May, is known for her flamboyant tour costumes. But her stylist reveals she is planning on dressing more modestly for her upcoming European tour later this year. William Baker, who is credited with Minogue's fashion-conscious style, says the star will be work
Sono giorni di stanca quelli estivi, un pò per tutti. Compreso il blog. Lascio spazio ad un evento che mi ha emozionato incredibilmente, non potendo dormire per tutto quello che mi frulla nella testa.Questa sera ho avuto l’occasione unica di conoscere e cenare assieme a colui che ha creato la musica moderna (e non ascoltate chi vi dice che sono stati i Beatles, loro hanno partorito le Spears del caso) avendo bevuto blues. John Paul Jones.Scambiare due chiacchiere con quest’uomo che ha sulle spalle 40 lunghi anni di rock in tutte le salse, incredibile a dirsi, è un uomo che non ama tanto la reclame ed il baccano. Dopo concerti oceanici, migliaia di persone che sanno cosa lui abbia fatto, si aggrega a Robin Hytchock per una data italiana a Modigliana, piccolissimo paese sui colli forlivesi per un session acustica. Ho potuto stringerli la mano scambiando due battute sul cibo. Io che quando morì Cobain non avevo ancora la faccia ricoperta di brufoli. Vedere e vivere un frammento di
In his opinion in last weeks Supreme Court ruling regarding race based school assignments, Justice John Paul Stevens claims that "no Member of the Court that I joined in 1975 would have agreed with today's decision." This is pure nonsense as Stevens himself, in 1978, probably would have voted for the decision reached by the majority.In 1978 Justice Stevens wrote an opinion in which he dissents from Justice Powell’s opinion in the Bakke Case . Powell endorsed the concept that diversity was a compelling rational for the use of race based admissions by state colleges. Justice Stevens flat out rejected this notion. He believed it went far beyond what was allowed and mandated under Title VI as well as the Civil Rights Act of 1964.In fact, Justice Stevens evoked the following in his Bakke opinion (Quoting Hubert Humphrey): “if race is not a factor, we do not have to worry about discrimination because of race.” This sounds an awful lot like John Roberts statement that if we want to sto
Pope John Paul II's long-time secretary, Stanislas Dziwisz, reveals in a new book that his boss successfully made a number of ski trips incognito in his earlier days in the Vatican. Here's the scoop from Rocco Palmo at his blog...
Charlottesville, Virginia firm VMDO Architects designs a modern arena for sports and entertainment with goliath Ellerbe Becket. The design is an interesting mix of traditional architypes found on the historic campus which are then given a modern twist. Ellerbe Becket's website provides this description of the design, "Your first impression of the John Paul Jones Arena is of the grand pergola crowning the main entrance. This distinctive design feature echoes the architectural vocabulary established by Thomas Jefferson, who founded the University of Virginia nearly two centuries ago. The arena combines the best of traditional design with the modern amenities today’s sports and concert patrons crave – an inviting entry plaza, wide concourses, 20 luxury suites and 100+ courtside seats."University of Virginia Official Athletic Site Link
