The clouds dispell'd, the sky resum'd her light, And Nature stood recover'd of her fright. But fear, the last of ills, remain'd behind, And horror heavy sat on ev'ry mind. --Taken from "Theodore and Honoria, from Boccace", by John Dryden In … [Read more...]
On Starving In Prison, Or, Who Gets Pardons In Florida?
"Forgiveness, particularly at this time of year, is a very worthwhile message for all of us to be reminded of..." --Florida Governor Charlie Crist, December 9, 2010 So right off the bat, if you're 21 years old and you're having sex with a … [Read more...]
On Death And Clemency, Or, Here’s A Real Christmas Story
"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from … [Read more...]