I just had to fire one of our Vice Presidents … the VP in charge of scheduling. You probably picked up the blunder… yes a  major “faux pas”. On the day of Paul Giegerich’s funeral mass, this person scheduled a BLOG entitled “Cleaning Out The Garage”. Are you serious….”Cleaning out the Garage”. Well, I can tell … Continue reading “A Great Sendoff”  →

Cleaning out the garage seems to be a constant process. I get it cleaned up, swept out, everything is in it’s place…you could eat off the floor. I feel great about it. I invite Judy to come see it…”wow, what do you think?” She says it looks great. 20 minutes later I bring someone else … Continue reading “Cleaning Out The Garage” →

I can picture the scene….” Auugh Jesus , when’s my dad coming…. Pretty soon Paul…..Ohhhhh, excuse me Jesus, will he be coming soon….. Yes Paul, soon…… Auugh Jesus, how soon …… turn around Paul….  Dad…. Dad…. Dad…. You’re here, you’re here, you’re here…..I’m so happy”. Well, I don’t know if that’s exactly how it happened, but … Continue reading “The Book Of Giegerich” →

Sometimes I read thru a few verses in the Bible and almost fall asleep. I may think “that’s interesting, good point made by the Lord there, hmmm, he seemed a bit upset…”. It’s like I have a “damper” on the word of God…something to subdue or deaden the meaning. This is not a good thing.  … Continue reading Jesus Was Never “Ho-Hum” →

Originally Posted July 8, 2020 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 … Continue reading “I Seem To Keep Failing” →

Originally Posted July 6, 2020 When the sun is shining and everything is going well, it’s easy to keep a commitment. I’m 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 … Continue reading “Burning Our Bridges” →

They say you never forget how to ride a bike. That being said, I was a bit wobbly on a recent bike ride… no crashes, but I didn’t try any wheelies. I think I’ve developed a bit of muscle memory.  “When a movement is repeated over time, a long-term muscle memory is created for that … Continue reading “Spiritual Muscle Memory” →

I think most Americans are fascinated with the “underdog”… the person or team that doesn’t have a chance for success, yet gains the victory overcoming incredible odds.  Remember the movie “Rudy” ?  “In the late 1960s Joliet, Illinois, Daniel Eugene "Rudy" Ruettiger dreams of playing football at Notre Dame, but lacks the grades and money to attend, and the … Continue reading “From Vinnie To St. Vincent” →

Testing can reveal many things. How deep are my beliefs? How strong is my faith? It seems we don’t really know these answers until we are tested. When an engineer is testing a boiler to see if it’s working properly, he puts it under pressure and checks for leaks. You only see the leaks when … Continue reading “Testing” →

Originally Posted July 6, 2020 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 … Continue reading “Circle Of Influence” →