Mike Magee “If our church is not marked by caring for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, we are guilty of heresy.” ― St. Ignatius of Loyola, Founder of the Jesuit Order The Pope’s passing interrupted an epic battle between Trump and the rest of the civilized world over whether America remains a […]
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Mike Magee “Chance made the situation; genius profited from it,’ says history. But what is chance? What is genius?” Leo Tolstoy from “War and Peace”, 1867. Trump and Vance wasted little time embarrassing America today. Following the game plan of “Professional Wrestling” they did their best to bully […]
Mike Magee A lot can happen in the blink of an eye. You can lose everything. Your name, your reputation. But they can be replaced… by determination, strength, empathy, faith… A renewed sense of how blessed you are just to be alive. To have people who love you, care for you, but that only happens […]
Mike Magee This is the 52nd anniversary of the death of Lyndon Baines Johnson from his 5th Heart Attack. And two days ago was the 39th anniversary of the first celebration of a new federal holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In signing that original proclamation in 1983, President Ronald Reagan said, “The majesty […]
Mike Magee For many Americans, the first image that pops in their heads when they hear the word “sleep” is that of 2020 election denier, and uber-Trump supporting/MyPillow guy, Mike Lindell. With a different election result, Mike and his 40 million shredded foam pillows would be in the rear view mirror rather than generating headlines […]
As the New Year approaches, Hcom offers this piece for your quiet consideration and contemplation. Mike Magee Hanukkah, the Jewish communities 8-day Festival of Lights begins this Wednesday on December 25, 2024. This is a rather rare calendar coincidence, one that will not repeat again until 2052. Those who witnessed the conspicuous Trump and Musk-induced […]
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Not My Final Column.
Mike Magee As my wife often reminds me, “Comparisons are toxic.” And, in general, I agree and try to respect this cardinal rule. But these are extraordinary times. So grant me this exception. On December 9, 2024, in my early morning survey of the news, two articles demanded my attention. The first was an editorial […]
