I got a haircut today and had a pretty intense talk with my barber.  I’ve been going to him for a few years now, and the conversation is usually pretty superficial… the weather, vacation, the “Giants”.  But today, he was pretty reflective. Tony immigrated from Portugal in 1991. It was a tough decision for him, but he … Continue reading “Time For A Haircut” →

I’m hitting a bit of “writer’s block” today. I have a few thoughts, but nothing seems very compelling. So, let’s just wander through a few things and see where we land. The weather forecast is predicting a “nor’easter” storm with up to a foot or so of snow depending on where you live….  I don’t think … Continue reading “The Blink Of An Eye” →

Sometimes I can say to myself, “gee, does God have anything left for me to do…is he finished with me… am I over the hill? A good friend recently said “if I didn’t wake up today, would anyone notice?” Yikes !!!!!  While these types of thoughts can hit us at any time, they seem to pop … Continue reading “ Finish Strong ” →

As a kid, I used to hear, “if you’re not good, you’re going to get a lump of coal for Christmas”…. “Oh no……. not a lump of coal”.  (Getting a lump of coal in your Christmas stocking traditionally means that Santa Claus thinks you've been misbehaving.)  Well this year we’re not so much worried about getting a lump … Continue reading “Lump of Coal ???” →

Originally Posted June 17, 2020 My daughter Catherine, who is on the Board of Directors of my BLOG, suggested I move some of the posts back to the topic of the Coronavirus… since the name of the BLOG is “Dave’s Thoughts During The Coronavirus”. Well, one thing I’m doing  is  reading stories to my younger grandchildren on ZOOM.  My … Continue reading “Chief Big Face” →

Originally Posted June 16, 2020 Growing up I loved to play basketball. If we could have leveled the playing field, I would have been pretty good; I needed to be at least a foot taller. At 6’9”, I would have been something. (To prove my point, a very famous NBA star and I have the … Continue reading Level Playing Field ??? →

Have you ever felt like taking your ball and going home?  It may be your life is getting to be a bit too much and you’re tired and even weary… maybe the problems are just getting you down…your prayers seem to be falling into a “black hole”…ie. where is the Lord on this one ….. I’m tired … Continue reading “Stay In The Game” →

I love the Advent season. In addition to the beautiful readings that help us focus on being ready for the Lord’s second coming and remembering the first Christmas, we have the decorations and customs that have been with us for so many years…so many great traditions…. so many memories. As I remember our Christmas trees … Continue reading “Eyes of Wonder During Advent” →

At times as I read about God in the scriptures, I can envision him primarily as a great and mighty God who does not tolerate any “funny business”; he does not “suffer fools gladly” as the saying goes. It’s a pretty intimidating thought and can cause a certain “quaking in my boots”. Yet that is a very … Continue reading “ Rescue Us Lord “ →

I’ve been working my way through a book by Cardinal Sarah, entitled “The Day Is Now Far Spent”. It is an excellent description of the current state of the world and the church; however, it’s not for the faint hearted. With power, insight, and the blinding light of the Holy Spirit, he paints a very … Continue reading “On Fire For The Gospel” →