Seems like Pope Francis, in a homily on Tuesday, is saying even atheists can be heaven-worthy. I’m no expert on these things but don’t think I’ve a heard a Pope, or any other major religious leader, say this.
“The Lord has redeemed all of us, all of us … not just Catholics. Everyone! ‘Father, [...]

Not me, but my Mom. She’s in hospital with a flare-up of her COPD. Prognosis looks fine, but I’m a bit distracted. As always, I appreciate Trail Mixers keeping the conversation flowing when I’m gone (or even when I’m here). Thanks to Dad and the fine folks at Dr. Phillips Hospital in Orlando she’s getting [...]

Just when you might think Washington gridlock has shut down the place, what do you know? A breakthrough on immigration reform seems possible. A task force of House Republicans and Democrats actually agreed on something, it seems. We just don’t know yet what they agreed to.
Reuters: The final sticking point, according [...]

Winding up another couple weeks at Trail Mix Southern Command in Orlando, a productive time for the garden. Here are some photo highlights …

Politico — Republican Mark Sanford has defeated Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District special election. The victory caps a dramatic comeback by the scandal-tinged former governor, whose political career was left for dead four years ago when he was caught lying about an extramarital affair.