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A Tribute to Our Mother’s – A Look Back
My mother was the youngest of her ten siblings, and this is my tribute to all mothers and grandmothers. I am the youngest of my parents’ seven children. I might add that I am one of her favorites, but I’ll discuss that more later. She was born in 1920 and passed away at the age… Continue reading
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Freedom Comes in Many Forms…Read On
To respond to these questions, one must carefully examine oneself in the eyes of God, considering their position in life. This reflection depends on one’s place, time, era, and personal courage to do what is right. It could be a child standing up for someone who is being bullied, or a statesman who disregards their… Continue reading
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Politics, Viewpoints in a World that is Toxic
I come from a time when a person’s voting preferences and political views were considered private matters—not something you discussed openly. News broadcasters like Huntley, Brinkley, Cronkite, Murrow, Brokaw, Reasoner, Jennings, Sevareid, and our local icon John Facenda simply reported the news of the day, leaving any rhetoric for the opinion section of the local… Continue reading
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My Career Path these days is of my own making
My work journey began at a very young age. I started by mowing lawns in the summer and shoveling snow in the winter. I also helped a neighbor whose husband had passed away. She owned a Karastan rug business, and in the fall, she would pay me $5 per rug to mothball, roll, and hang… Continue reading
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Waiting to see who will be the next Pope
This photo was taken during a trip to Italy, where I attended a Papal Mass led by Pope Francis on the Feast of St. Francis. As Catholics around the world await the Conclave of Cardinals, where only those under eighty years of age will be eligible (about two-thirds of the cardinals), we hope that whoever… Continue reading
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Try a Little Help from My Friends…If I Remember Correctly
In the fall of 2019, just a few months before we planned to visit our son in New York City, we were excited to take in some of the holiday offerings. Our itinerary included a cruise around the Statue of Liberty, a visit to the Empire State Building Observation Deck, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the 9/11… Continue reading
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In Charity “Don’t Let our Right Hand Know What Your left Hand is Doing”…Jesus
Community involvement is a personal choice. It can include donating to your local food pantry, supporting your church’s charitable initiatives, or volunteering your time and resources. There are numerous charities available to help both locally and internationally. Contributions can support a variety of causes, including those for the sick, the hungry, and individuals living in… Continue reading
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A Childhood Dream Comes True
When I was a young man, I dreamed of becoming a conductor, fireman, or policeman. As I entered my teenage years, I fantasized about being a rock musician or a baseball or football player, imagining the excitement of the crowd cheering for me. As I moved into middle age, I found myself drawn to the… Continue reading
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The Capitalist in All of Us; Common Ground of the World
Imagine, if you will, that no matter where you live in the world or what language you speak, we all share common interests and preferences in many areas. These include food, cars, bikes, drinks, ice cream flavors, and clothing. It doesn’t matter if it’s Armani, Versace, Levi’s, or Wranglers; whether you prefer dress shirts and… Continue reading
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Quote’ to live by, which has served me well
Actually, I have a few thoughts on that, which is rare these days. “Attitudes are Contagious; is Yours worth Catching!! To steal from Stephen King from the Shining -“All Work and No Play Makes Dan a Dull Boy!” Something I live by and in this order -FAITH, FAMILY, COUNTRY, FRIENDS Continue reading
