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Commotion in the Pews

Thoughts and tirades that don't fit into any of my books. A collection of items of limited interest to anyone.

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Cynicism Versus Pessimism

Commotion in the Pews Posted on August 27, 2019 by Joseph CourtemancheAugust 26, 2019

If you’ve read this blog very often, but only recently, you will have to attest to my occasionally optimistic outlook. But if you’ve read it for a long time, you are no doubt familiar with my occasional, and profound, cynicism. … Continue reading →

Posted in language, military, Sincere Stuff, Syria, Uncategorized, veterans | Tagged arabic linguist, california, commotion in the pews, cti2, ctics, d.l.i., defense language institute, joseph courtemanche, monterey, Navy, shannon kent, shannon kent navy yard, smith, Syria

Bad Dog. No Press Briefing For You.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on March 13, 2018 by Joseph CourtemancheMarch 12, 2018

I love the fact that I can watch the White House press briefing on the internet. It gives me an opportunity to work on my language skills and fully appreciate just how smart my dog, Stormy, really is. Because, after … Continue reading →

Posted in political, popular culture, Stormy, television, Uncategorized | Tagged @joecourtemanche, california, commotion in the pews, donald trump, guns, instagram, joseph courtemanche, monterey, national rifle association, North Korea, nuclear weapons, saint andreas, sarah sanders, stormy, the wall, twitter, white house press briefing

This Is Not My Mom – But She’s My Mom.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on December 20, 2013 by Joseph CourtemancheDecember 19, 2013

This is Karen. Karen is not my mom. But she is my mom. Please follow me on Twitter, and “Like” the Facebook author page. Don’t forget to subscribe (the box is on the right side of the page) to be eligible … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, military, Santa Stuff, Uncategorized | Tagged arabic, california, commotion in the pews, defense language institute, joseph courtemanche, karen, midtown global market, mom, monterey, Santa

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