A Politician's Dream

Tea Party in 1773 may happen again, but instead of tea, it might be coffee.  Well, no.  We love our Dunkin Donuts Coffee too much to just toss it into Boston Harbor.  I think we might just throw Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., in Boston Harbor, or at least hang an effigy of him from the Liberty Tree.

Our Health Secretary has declared war on Dunkin Donuts for containing too much sugar.  Our governor, Maura Healey says, "Come take it from me!"  

People in New England love Dunkin' Donuts.  It seems like there's a "Dunk" on every street corner in Boston.  We love it so much.

You may think it's a silly thing to make a big deal over, but think about it.  It's exactly what a politician would latch onto, to publish herself.  It's not THAT important but will keep your picture in the newspapers for a bit.

"You're So Vain"

This is my friend, John.  He went to hear and critique the Talk I gave today.  He prayed too.  I was giving a Talk to the St. Martin de Porres Chapter of Lay Dominicans, in Natick, MA.  I was talking about the spirituality of Father Jean Joseph Lataste, O.P. 

Afterwards, John and I went to Dunkin Donuts.  John thought my Talk went OK.  We think the Natick Chapter learned something new and have a new appreciation for my cloistered brothers.  But then the conversation turned to God, and about God, and for God--you know--Dominican stuff.  We must have spent an hour there.

Somewhere in the conversation the talk came to "perfection."  Is it really humble to deny your talents and downplay your accomplishments?  Aren't we suppose to try to be perfect, as our heavenly Father is perfect?  How does one combine humility with perfection?  Is that the aim of Christianity--to be perfectly humble?  How about humbly perfect?

If I am good at something, and thank God for my talent, and work at perfecting that talent, isn't that giving praise to God?  Rejoicing in my God given gift is honoring God.

When does one cross the line to vanity?