Originally Posted July 20, 2020 Boy it’s a hot one today…into the 90’s and humid. It doesn’t take long to walk from the air conditioning into the heat and be soaked with perspiration. I find perspiration  somewhat intriguing… it keeps our body cool or at least cooler. I have a friend who “doesn’t sweat” and he has … Continue reading “ Boy, It’s Hot” →

It was the mid 1950”s and we had just moved back to St. Louis after my father’s death; we lived in a 3rdstory apartment that was owned by a Jewish family. They adhered to the  Jewish tradition of placing a “mezuzah” on the doorpost of each apartment. “The mezuzah (the Hebrew word for “doorpost”) is a small piece … Continue reading “Want To Be Happy” →

“Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.” (Ps. 84:10)  Sometimes I can think that I can only be happy if my situation changes and my trials are eliminated. Unless this situation changes … Continue reading “Happy in The Lord’s Presence” →

You’ve probably heard the phrase hitting the wall.  “In endurance sports such as cycling and running, hitting the wall or the bonk is a condition of sudden fatigue and loss of energy which is caused by the depletion of glycogen stores in the liver and muscles.” Okay, that sounds about right. I’ve never run a marathon, … Continue reading “Hitting The Wall” →

We hear the term “tough love” and often think it’s a good thing when applied to someone else…” boy that youngster could use a little bit of tough love…straighten him. out a bit…bla,bla,bla. ”. It’s amazing how things seem different when applied to someone else than when applied to me. “Oh Joe is having some minor … Continue reading “ Tough Love ” →

I usually remember to pray when I’m working on a new BLOG. What does the Lord want me to write …. something serious, something deep, something funny or witty ? Who is the audience… kids and grandkids… friends…. people I don’t know ?!? When I mix it all together, it gets a bit confusing…. looking … Continue reading “Will Iron Oxides Make Me Happy?” →

Originally Posted July 17, 2020 2020 is not the first time in history that mankind has been surprised with an  overwhelming fear and panic stemming from the latest trial and tribulation showing up on the scene. In truth, it seems to happen on a fairly regular basis.  In 1945 the atomic bomb was dropped on Japan. … Continue reading “Let’s Pull Ourselves Together” →

Originally Posted July 16, 2020 We do a lot of celebrating in our family. We celebrate birthdays, Baptismal days, anniversaries, graduations, and of course the holy days and holidays. With our large family, it’s a challenge to come up with meaningful but economical gifts. Judy is the steward of the gift giving and almost always … Continue reading “Tummy Ache Blues” →

We live in a time where it’s difficult to know how to respond to various situations. Evil often seems to be moving un-opposed. What is a Christian to do? How should he respond?  St. Joseph, Most Prudent Without prudence, we can end up on the “extremes” in our response. On one end we can “throw up … Continue reading “Prudence” →

It was the kind of play we all dream about…. the game is tied….you get the ball with only a couple of seconds on the clock,  you drive over the half court line, dodge a defender, and let fly a long jumper… the ref’s arm goes up signaling a “3” …… and…..and…. swish. BUZZZZZZZ…. game over. Wow, … Continue reading “Some Good News” →