The Confessions of Julian Ahlquist (A continuation of the post by Romulus below. Read previous post first in order for this one to possibly make sense.) By Remus I contemplated abandoning the cursed suitcase at a different terminal and having that one shut-down and swarmed with bomb-squads and airplane delays rather than our terminal, so that we would be just fine. But then I was overcome by the small residue of conscience I had left, as most of it had been eroded away by violent thoughts against the French. My heart oscillated in painful gasps as I surveyed the Airport battleground. To me, this suitcase was worse than a bomb. I wished it was a bomb, so then it would blow up and disappear and leave me alone. But no, it was a normal suitcase. It wouldn’t go away. As I headed toward an alternate terminal, I threw myself at the mercy of the airport ticket agents, saying, “Excuse me, I thought this was my friend’s bag, but it isn’t. What should I do? It’s...
Immoderately detecting eternal truths in Rome.
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I am sad because I could have been posting comments for three months on this thrilling blogg.
But I am happy because I have found a connection to a friend. (Yes, sort of like the woman who found her lost silver piece.)
And I would post a connection from my blogg, but I have committed to post only Advent postings.
With all Chestertonian admiration and best wishes, to the Heavenly Twins in the Eternal City, from a "distant uncle"...
Paradoxically yours,
Dr. Thursday