December 2011

December 25, 2011 / Last updated : December 25, 2011 Ernesto Family and Friends

On Single Malt, Time Dilation, French Poetry, Ectotherms and G.K. Chesterton: A Christmas Note for 2011

Beloved family and friends, As I sat down to begin penning this 2011 Burden Family Christmas missive, I was struck by a single, clear, profound thought: “Dear heavens, there is not enough single malt Scotch in the whole state of New Hampshire to get me through this task.” Regardless, let us soldier on and see […]

December 8, 2011 / Last updated : December 8, 2011 Ernesto Religion and Philosophy

Oft Misunderstood Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary today (and a Holy Day of Obligation). This is one that many folks misunderstand and think relates to Jesus’ conception, but in fact commemorates the Catholic belief that Mary herself was immune to original sin, even from the moment of her conception. Here’s a nice […]

December 5, 2011 / Last updated : December 5, 2011 Ernesto Religion and Philosophy

The Second Sunday of Advent