I was wondering why I like stories where the “good guy wins”. I enjoyed the old cowboy movies because Roy Rodgers or the Lone Ranger or John Wayne always got their man and usually ended it with a good punch in the nose. I guess when you’re getting pushed around a lot by the bad … Continue reading “Vengeance Is Mine” →

When I was young (er), I used to dread Mondays…. another 5 days before the weekend…a week of school and homework and exams or a week of humdrum work. I longed to exclaim  “TGIF…. Thank God it’s Friday.” When in college and the stress level would get really high, I’d pull out the ole imaginary  “Magic Carpet”.On … Continue reading “Another Adventure” →

Originally posted on May 3, 2020 “Is There Such A Thing As A  Stupid  Question ??? ” We’ve all heard that there’s no such thing as a “stupid question”, or “the only dumb question is the question that you don’t ask”. Regardless, most of us have been the recipient of the “dumb question award”. You ask the … Continue reading Classic BLOG from The Past →

Originally posted on May 2, 2020 “It’s Not Too Late” We all love an underdog. We root for the person that is down on his luck, has suffered a catastrophe,  who has no chance…. the guy is out of shape, he’s too old, maybe an alcoholic. Everyone has written him off, including himself.  We remember underdog … Continue reading Classic BLOG from The Past →

Do you ever wonder why things turn out the way they do? In some cases, it seems like coincidence, happenstance, fate , or just pure luck.  In sports, we can analyze the last minutes of the big game… the bounce of the ball as it rolls off the rim (or rolls into the basket), the fly … Continue reading “How Did That Happen” →

I like to be around “Glass-Half Full” people…. “a 'glass-half-full person' is an optimist, someone who always thinks that good things will happen. Meanwhile, as you might imagine, a 'glass-half-empty person' is a pessimist, someone who always thinks that bad things will happen. Glass is Half Full To be honest, I can tend to be a … Continue reading “Glass is …. Overflowing” →

I often hear a wonderful phrase attributed to a great saint, a pope, or even someone you may know…. wow, what a great insight. Yet the key is that if it is a powerful and transforming truth, it originated with God. God is the source of all beauty and truth and love. All truth comes … Continue reading “Delivered In The Storm” →

You frequently hear the term ….we’re “making memories”…. which describe  pleasant activities with family and friends that are fondly remembered for a long time, even after one’s death.  Often we  may not appreciate the memories  we are currently making, but as soon as they go out of our life, we often realize their value and importance. Making Memories The other … Continue reading “Making Memories” →

Today I went to confession. The priest prayed that the mercy of God would wash over me. It’s always a great moment when you receive absolution…. knowing that your sins are forgiven. I thought of the great priests to whom I’ve gone to confession over the years… the late Fr. Tom Dzurenda of St. Mary’s … Continue reading “Under The Waterfall” →

Originally posted on May 1, 2020 “We Honor The Veteran” Eli & Danny One is the veteran… Super Bowl MVP’s, numerous records, future Hall of Famer, an Icon….. the other is a rookie  with a lot of potential but few accomplishments. We admire those who have accomplished much, who have won honors, who are considered the veterans, who … Continue reading Classic BLOG from The Past →