Sunday Comics: Technical Difficulties
Hi, I’d planned to post part 3 of Uncle Harry’s Monkey’s Uncle today, but due to a glitch at the source site, I can’t do so. Sorry! I’ll try to post it as soon as I see it’s been fixed.
Sunday Comics: Uncle Harry’s Monkey’s Uncle, Part 2
Here’s part two of Frank Borth’s 10-part 1962 serial. As always, these pages come from Catholic University’s online archive of Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact. I like the litle civics lesson they snuck in there…
Sunday Comics: Uncle Harry’s Monkey’s Uncle, Part 1
Uncle Harry’s museum is up and running–but that doesn’t mean he’s trouble-free, as this ten-part 1962 serial shows. As always, these pages come from Catholic University’s online archive of Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact. Take it away, Mr. Borth… Yikes!
Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) rants against Deem and Pass
Just because I love irony: That video was from 2003, when the Republicans were in charge of the House. He was complaining about a “rule” colloquially named deem-and-pass. Now, as majority leader, he seems to feel differently about that particular rule. This interview comes from early Wednesday (move to 2:20 to hear about deem-and-pass). I … Read more
Sunday Comics: Uncle Harry’s Gold Mine, Part 10
And finally, the conclusion of the 1960’s serial Uncle Harry’s Gold Mine by Frank Borth. As always, these pages come from Catholic University’s online archive of Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact. This serial had to be one of Treasure Chest’s most well-received stories, for it was one of the very few to … Read more
Sunday Comics: Uncle Harry’s Gold Mine, Part 9
Let’s jump right into our story, part nine of the ten-part serial “Uncle Harry’s Gold Mine” from 1960. As always, these pages come from Catholic University’s online archive of Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact. Who can be the first one to find the grammar error on page 5? (I attribute the error … Read more
Stupak Amendment
Slate.com’s Timothy Noah offers a fascinating piece on why they think Pelosi will have a very hard time getting enough votes to pass the Senate version of the health care bill. However, in the process, Noah trots out a claim I can’t reconcile with reality: Why not resolve the dispute by putting the Stupak amendment … Read more
Sunday Comics: Uncle Harry’s Gold Mine, Part 8
Gags abound in part eight of 1960’s ten part action-comedy serial “Uncle Harry’s Gold Mine” by Frank Borth. (There’s a little surprise on page 4, too.) As always, these pages come from Catholic University’s online archive of Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact. I can just see Uncle Harry being played by Dick … Read more
Sunday Comics: Uncle Harry’s Gold Mine, Part 7
Comedic action rules the day in part seven of 1960’s ten-part serial “Uncle Harry’s Gold Mine,” written and illustrated by Frank Borth. As always, these pages come from Catholic University’s online archive of Treasure Chest of Fact and Fun. Thanks to Grandpa, that forward-looking stalwart…
Sunday Comics: Uncle Harry’s Gold Mine, Part 6
Oh, no! Uncle Harry signed the contract!! But that’s not the end of the story–how could it be, with nephews like his? This ten-part 1960 serial, written & illustrated by the prolific Frank Borth, originally appeared in Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact, which is maintained in Catholic University’s online archive. You know, … Read more
Free Lecture in Baltimore
People sometimes ridicule the Church’s teaching against artificial contraception, but frequently, they just don’t see why the Church teaches against it. To clearly explain Catholic doctrine in this frequently misunderstood area, Fr. John Baptist Ku, O.P., will present a FREE lecture, “Humanae Vitae? Are You Serious?” on Saturday, March 20, at 10:00 AM at Mt. … Read more
Sunday Comics: Uncle Harry’s Gold Mine, Part 5
Don’t sign that contract, Uncle Harry! Those guys are up to no good!! (As always, these pages come from Catholic University’s online archive of Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact. This is part five of a 10-part series from 1960.) You just don’t see steam engines used in stories anymore…
Gay “Marriage” Study Finds Polyamory Common
That bastion of conservatism, the New York Times, reports that “monogamy is not a central feature for many” gay and lesbian couples. In fact, fully 50% of gay couples are involved in polyandry, according to the soon-to-be-released Gay Couples Study by San Francisco State University. (In contrast, between 1.7 and 6% of heterosexual married couples are … Read more
Sunday Comics: Uncle Harry’s Gold Mine pt. 4
Here’s part four of a 10-part comedy-mystery serial from 1960. As always, these pages come from Catholic University’s online archive of Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact. C’mon, where else are you going to see a litter of baby skunks this week?
Sunday Comics: Uncle Harry’s Gold Mine pt. 3
Uncle Harry has inherited an old American castle and personal museum, as well as a mine. He and his two nephews have been exploring, with equal parts mystery, humor, and light spookiness. Below is part three of a ten-part serial. These pages first appeared in 1960, but can now be found in Catholic University’s online … Read more
Walker Percy?
I know–something must be wrong; I’m writing, and it isn’t a Sunday. So. A Catholic friend and I were discussing novelists the other day, and the name Walker Percy came up. I hadn’t heard more than his name before that time, but he sang his praises to the sky. Novels like Love in the Ruins, … Read more
Sunday Comics: Uncle Harry’s Gold Mine pt. 2
Last week, we met Uncle Harry, who had inherited an American castle-and-personal-museum from his grandfather, and his nephews Jody and Will. Uncle Harry disappeared at the end of the episode. This 1960 serial comes from Catholic University’s online archive of Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact. To be continued…
Sunday Comics: Uncle Harry’s Gold Mine pt. 1
Today begins a ten-episode serial from 1960 that was successful enough to spawn a sequel two years later (sequels being a rarity for Treasure Chest). As always, these pages come from Catholic University’s online archive of Treasure Chest. Personally, I’m instantly charmed by the deserted American castle, the offhand remarks (“Quiet, you’ll scare the bats!”), … Read more
Sunday Comics: The Jumble Shop pt. 7
This final installment of “The Jumble Shop” has a unique idea: making your own marionette! That project looks amazingly fun! It’s easy to see how one could build a whole troupe of marionette actors and actresses this way. (And it sure beats paying $80+ for a single puppet!) Next week: The start of a new … Read more
Sunday Comics: The Jumble Shop pt. 6
Today, we have a quick bit on making jewelery. This is something my dad once learned to do for my mom, doing everything from rock/gem polishing over to metal shaping. Talk about romantic! (Single Catholic lay men, take note.) As always, these pages come from Catholic University’s online archive of Treasure Chest. Next Sunday: The … Read more