Religion

The University of Louisville men’s basketball team’s self-imposed ban on post-season play has rocked their season and drawn the ire of Coach Rick Pitino who argues that heavy fines should be levied on coaches, the school—anybody but his ballplayers. It’s a compelling argument from U of L’s motivator-in-chief. But this is the second time Pitino has skirted around a sex scandal and his credibility is wearing thin as he claims to not have known about it.

Wow, have you seen those “Get Cash Now” commercials? I wasn’t really paying attention, but I caught the end of one the other night when that little disclaimer blurb flashed up. You know the one you can barely see and never have the time to read? Anyway, all I saw was 99.25 percent APR. You’ve got to be kidding.

Ash Wednesday, Lenten Services at Risen Lord Lutheran Church

Risen Lord Lutheran Church, 5138 Taylorsville Road, will be having Ash Wednesday church service on Wednesday, February 10 at 7 p.m.

The church will also be holding Lenten services on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. during the Lenten Season. For more information, contact the church at 477-6557.

Lenten Fish Dinners begin Feb. 12

Last week, I received news that was hard to hear. I sat in front of my spine doctor and listened as he said there was nothing he could do to help with an injury I sustained in a car accident two years ago. Since my accident in January 2014, I’ve been dealing with low-back pain, leg pain, numbness in my feet, and sporadic headaches. I’ve had to adjust my lifestyle to fit my level of pain.