Random links of interest, concern or curiosity from the past week or so, that deserve at least a SHORT mention:

 
After Showing Film Warning Kids Not to Call Others ‘Jerks,’ Sebelius Tells Kids to Say: ‘You’re Being a Jerk’ ~ Hypocrisy is so endemic to Progressives they’re no longer able to contain themselves.
 
Being Human – Grief Is Not a Mental Illness ~ Normal emotions now require diagnosis and medication.
 
Your 15 Question Quiz on Whether to Vote for Obama in 2012 ~ Sanity check. Print out and share with confused friends and family members.
 

Anti-Rush Campaign Was in the Works ~ Astroturfing anger. The Left is almost as good at ginning up phony outrage as the Islamists are.
 
Baby portraits by Dan Cuellar ~ Awww… darling pix of sleeping babies.
 

May you always have work for your hands to do.
May your pockets hold always a coin or two.
May the sun shine bright on your windowpane.
May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near you.
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

 
 
Saint Patrick FAQ ~ Truth, legends and unknowns.
St. Patrick @ Catholic Online ~ Lots of interesting info about St. Patrick, the holiday and Ireland.