Years ago my friends and I used to “float” down the Current River in Missouri. We would pack our canoes with food and beverage, wrap everything in plastic bags, tie them to the canoe so we wouldn’t lose everything in case we flipped, and head out. Lewis and Clark would have been jealous.  "Wow...Enjoy The … Continue reading “Enjoy The Rapids Of Life” →

I’m writing this BLOG on inauguration day. I have to say that I’m a bit “down” as I ponder what’s coming in the next years…. especially in the area of “right to life”, religious freedom, and support for basic moral law… there’s more, but those are my top concerns.  In light of all this, I … Continue reading “Keep Your Eyes On The Lord” →

I often focus on “doing my duty”. If I complete all the elements of my prayer than I’m good…I’ve done my duty… God must be pleased… now I can get on with the rest of my day. And if I later find myself unsettled or even “out of peace”, I think, “Gee, I had my … Continue reading “Without God, We Are Too Poor To Help The Poor” →

It seems we’re always in a hurry. New products are successful because they’re faster. The new 5G cell phones are going to provide higher download speeds. Wow, that means that I can get quicker access to information. Now whether or not I need this information is another question, but at least I can get it … Continue reading “ No Instant Answers To Prayer” →

I recall driving home from Kentucky to New Jersey ( some 35 years ago) after celebrating Judy’s parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. While it had been a wonderful trip, we were all pretty shot…… a long drive with a lot of kids in the van… a lot of noise, and if you can believe it, some complaining … Continue reading “Encouraging Angel” →

Originally Posted June 26, 2020 It was 1985, about 5:30 in the morning and I was on my way home from the Farmer’s Market on Raymond Blvd. in Newark. The sun was just beginning to come up and it was beautiful. I remember the moment.  It had become obvious that I was no “produce manager…no … Continue reading “The Farm Stand” →

Originally Posted June 25, 2020 Depending on the topic at hand, compromise can be a wise approach. For example, if you’re discussing where to go to dinner and the choices are White Castle and The Russian Tea Room in the New York, you may want to compromise and head for that classic new restaurant in Millburn….”The Millburn … Continue reading “Darkest Hours” →

The rebel, the “cool guy”, “anti-authority” …. they are the ones that society often admires. Steve McQueen… now there was one cool guy....remember the “Great Escape”? They are the masters of the “sigh”…of the “rolled eyes”… the “snide comment”…. everything comes easy.  I saw a list of the top 10 coolest actors from Hollywood; it included Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Jack Nicholson, James Dean, Paul Newman, Steve McQueen,Tom … Continue reading “It’s Cool To Know The Truth” →

Wow can you believe it ? The Christmas season is over and we’re back to Ordinary Time.  I really hate to take our Christmas tree down. Gee, maybe we’ll leave it up for awhile….maybe till Easter or the 4th of July ?!?!? To be honest, I find it a bit dreary after Christmas. I remember years … Continue reading “January Doldrums” →

I remember hearing the story of a man who received a badge for humility, but they took it away from him because he wore it. Hmmmm.  Pride is insidious. It’s sneaky and cunning. It disguises itself as honesty and righteousness and integrity.  C.S. Lewis reminds us that “there is one vice of which no man … Continue reading “Pride Goes Before A Fall” →