No Rose Garden

The words of wise men are heard in quiet
more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Wisdom is better than weapons of war:
but one sinner destroyeth much good
--Ecclesiastes 9:18

Jim Rutenberg (NYT): "Mr. President, why is [bin Laden] still at large?"
GWB: ''Why is he at large? Because we haven't gotten him yet, Jim.''
--White House Press Conference, 5/24/07

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Ever on the lookout for your safety, Ranger passes along this latest FDA food warning, with a sniffle that the late great Jerry Falwell is not here to impute the proper godly interpretation of this event:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Austin, TX -- May 22, 2007 - Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling 365 Organic Everyday Value Sesame Tahini 16-oz, with a Best By Date of 10/02/07 or earlier because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The first thing that crossed my mind in these perilous times is: the Creator is smiting us for attempting to adulterate our wholesome American palates with Middle Eastern cuisine. Even eating organic won't save you from that transgression.

Resist ye all who are tempted to drink of another well. Yes, well, I think I'm ready for the pulpit now. . .

--Lisa