It was summer in the early ‘50’s and it was really HOT. The Saturday matinee was 10 cents…no I’m serious , it was 10 cents. I can still picture walking from 90 degree heat into the really cool air conditioning of the theatre… visibly sighing as the coolness sank into my bones.  It was at least … Continue reading “Normal Life Is Always Changing” →

The other night I was thinking of all the good things of this earth, especially all the good men and women that I have known … wonderful people. I am very grateful for having known them. But then my next thought was so many of them have died…. and in the future many more will die. The … Continue reading “Life Wins” →

When the sun is shining and everything is going well, it’s easy to keep a commitment. I was a great Giants fan right after they had won the Super Bowl…. I love the Yankees in the middle of their championship runs…. I was a proud to be a Catholic when Pope John Paul II was … Continue reading “Burning Our Bridges” →

(ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED APRIL 4, 2020) I recently read that “laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress.” If that’s true then this is really a good time to laugh. I still remember coming home from classes at St. Louis U. with a lot of stress … Continue reading Did Jesus Ever Laugh? →

(Originally Published April 4, 2020) This is only my 3rd blog and already I’m struggling with a bit of writer’s block… Snoopy gives me hope. Actually I have a million ideas floating thru my head, but what does the Lord want me to share. I have often been intrigued with the distinction between the “logos”  … Continue reading Save Me Lord →

A couple of years ago my daughter Anne encouraged me to become a Hospice Volunteer. Although I’m taking a break from that, I had many wonderful experiences and I learned quite a bit. I was very impressed by how Hospice constantly worked to give their clients the best of care … putting together a team … Continue reading “Treating With Dignity” →

The other day as my mind wandered, I thought “ if I was an animal, being a hawk would be one of my top choices. Soaring in the clouds all day, occasionally popping down for a quick meal and then taking a nap before my next flight. They have great 20:2 vision…. or 8 times … Continue reading “Becoming A Snow Tire” →

When the sun is shining and everything you touch turns to gold…. boy life can seem really good. Everyone likes and admires you. You’re a genius Dave…. hey Dave, do you have time to get a cup of coffee…let me pick your brain. You’re truly a genius. (Just to put your mind at ease, I haven’t had … Continue reading “I Seem To Keep Failing” →

I love music….not all music, but a lot of different kinds of music. My mother loved classical music and hated rock music….she would make a face and say ”Uggh, that Elvis”.  I remember the first time I heard “Don’t Be Cruel” in 1956, I thought wow, that’s pretty cool. It wasn’t the lyrics…. even as a … Continue reading “Music Touches My Soul” →

We may recall Jesus’s words to his friend and disciple, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things.” (Luke 10:41)  He made it clear to her that this was not a good thing. In the turmoil of today’s world, I can find myself “troubled about many things”. While it is pretty normal to … Continue reading “Circle Of Influence” →