New 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 our Faith: No More Scraps...
VIDEO: 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. Hope you enjoy it!
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 a speculative investment, I have...
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 innocent and...
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)
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. There are a lot of staggering numbers...
A 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 saying: Your browser does not...
When 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 proponents of same-sex marriage claiming that it was...
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 – Republican...
Little 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. It is not really a home run, just...
