philmaggitti, Author at Postcards from The Pug Bus

A minimalist, high-contrast illustration of a Keith Richards birthday celebration in which Keith is juggling three flaming guitar picks against a clean, pale background.

Eighty-two years of cheating death, now he is just showing off by juggling fire.

The Grammar Grump Says Leave God Out of It

While the Grammar Grump was watching a football game on television recently, an announcer declared, “Quarterbacks like Peyton Manning are a godsend.” What is wrong… Read More

A warm, golden-hour photo of a woman kissing her fawn Pug, perfect for celebrating Kiss your dog on the mouth day with a sweet moment of pure joy.

"But it's only our first date!"

Religion

God “Sick and Tired of Being Everybody’s Damn Witness”

philmaggitti religion 13 years

HEAVEN–The Lord God Almighty has had it up to his Charlton Heston-like brow with people who say “as god is my witness” when they want… Read More

Cosmic zodiac wheel surrounded by twelve glowing microphones, illustrating a surreal theme for Taylor Swift horoscopes in a starry sky.

“We never go out of style.”

Religion

Pope Francis OK with Miley Cyrus Remark

philmaggitti religion 13 years

VATICAN CITY–Pope Francis told the website Hunger TV that people should not be so quick to condemn Miley Cyrus for saying she didn’t want some… Read More

Religion

Chinese Altar Breads Flooding American Market

philmaggitti religion 13 years

WEST CHESTER, Pa.–The ultra-competitive altar bread market has been thrown into a cocked miter by the emergence of Chinese players in this sacramental arena, but… Read More

Close-up of black laptop keyboard and trackpad

News

Pennsylvania Governor Torches Interview With Bizarre Marriage Metaphors

philmaggitti 13 years

HARRISBURG, Pa.—During a local TV interview yesterday, a well-known Pennsylvania politician attempted to explain his views on marriage policy and immediately demonstrated why his communications… Read More

Sporting Life

WNBA Finals Will Proceed Despite Government Shutdown

philmaggitti 13 years

Proving once again that it is capable of meeting any challenge, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced today that it will hold its championship… Read More

Person clicking “Agree” on endless terms and conditions updates at a kitchen table, surrounded by unread legal pages and quiet digital surrender.

You read every word. Legally, anyway.

Pug Bus Pop Quiz

Lights Out Light Bulb Quiz for Dummies

philmaggitti quiz 13 years

Every so often one comes across a statement that makes the hairs on the tops of one’s toes stand up. “It’s time to start thinking… Read More

"I told my mailbox a joke, but it didn’t laugh. It’s more of a dead-letter office."

Innerviews

God Declares “Atheism Is Dead”

philmaggitti 13 years

In an exclusive interview with The New York Times Book Review, God declared confidently that atheism is “deader than the Dead Sea Scrolls” and atheists have… Read More