Eric Scheske

David Mills has proposed his own GKC reading list for beginners [http://catholicexchange.com/reading-g-k-chesterton-a-guide-for-the-new-fan]. It's not bad. It prompted me to go to Amazon to see if I could get his Autobiography free (or for 99 cents) on Kindle. I couldn't find it, but I

* The president of Tom Brady's California high school says the whole community is praying for Tom and his family. The whole community? Wow, that's a lot of pressure. If only there was a way to get rid of some of that pressure. * A new poll finds

Brews You Can Use This is perhaps the most-helpful drinking article I've seen in a long time: Infographics: 11 Wine, Beer, and Spirit Facts You Probably Didn't Know [http://www.drinkmemag.com/infographics-11-wine-beer-spirits-facts-you-probably-didnt-know/] A few samples: Contrary to popular belief, vodka does expire. The average shelf

* Authorities in New York busted a gun-running operation allegedly headed by a 500-pound gang member nicknamed “Wobbles.” The arrest took place on Saturday, yet the strip search of Wobbles still goes on.

* A Brooklyn man has become an overnight celebrity for his uncanny resemblance to Vincent Van Gogh. Said the man, "What?"

* A Florida man is suing a hospital for throwing his right leg away after it was amputated. The hospital says they're not worried about the lawsuit because the man does not have a leg to stand on.

Pretty wild. Berlin right after the War (summer 1945):

Miscellaneous Rambling It's a sad time of life around here. Our oldest son, Alex, starts his real life today. He graduated from the University of Michigan on Saturday and starts at Quicken Loans this morning in downtown Detroit. It's a great job opportunity, and he'