I’m learning new things about aging everyday. I thought I knew a lot, but I get surprised everyday.  Today’s reading about Anna adds more. “As for me, I am old and gray. I have lived with you from my youth to the present day.” (1Samuel 12:2) Anna had grown old in faith and hope, but when she … Continue reading “Never Too Old To Be Surprised By Joy” →

Standing at the sink one moment and the next sitting in a chair with a blank face, unable to compose or speak coherently, to see or focus, observing but not understanding, knowing things weren’t right. The next five days went from the chair to the  Emergency Squad van to the ER to the 7th floor of Overlook … Continue reading “My Plan vs God’s Plan”  →

I’ve been spending too much time lately in hospitals and doctor’s offices. While I seem to be maneuvering around any major challenges, you see a lot of stuff going on, a lot of suffering, and even death. I have also been to the funerals of 4 dear friends recently. Yet in all of this you … Continue reading “It Took My Breath Away” →

This was originally published in December of 2020 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 … Continue reading “Eyes of Wonder During Advent” →

Wasn’t it just Thanksgiving and now it’s the feast of the Immaculate Conception, and can it be Christmas in two weeks ? Things are moving fast; I’ve hardly digested the Thanksgiving turkey. In the midst of this blitz, I sometimes  revert to imagining myself living in a monastery with my hooded robe, walking through the woods … Continue reading Advent—Let’s Keep Going →

Originally posted July 22, 2021...... A BLAST FROM THE PAST! It’s been a busy summer. After hibernating for the past year due to the pandemic, we are pretty much on the move again. You may recall that a few weeks ago we did a two week road trip to the Midwest… into Michigan, Indiana, and … Continue reading “Nail In The Tire Of My Life” →

I love the Advent season. It’s a season of hope and anticipation of great things to come; it seems balanced with a certain amount of repentance, but not overwhelming like Lent. We know there is sorrow and trials and uncertainties affecting the holy family, and that they are poor and needy and cold and homeless, … Continue reading “Smile— It’s Advent” →

As I may have mentioned, your prayers have been answered. Volume II of Dave’s BLOGS has gone to the printer and will be available during the Christmas season. After Volume I reached all times sales levels, I’m anticipating  another banner effort with Volume II.  To be honest, Volume I had only one customer and it was … Continue reading “Your Presence In My Soul” →

I WAS READING THRU THE FIRST PUBLISHED BOOK OF BLOGS FROM 2020 AND FOUND SOME OF THEM PRETTY GOOD...MAYBE BETTER THAN MANY OF THOSE FROM LATER YEARS, SO I THOUGHT I WOULD BRING IT BACK. (ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN OCTOBER 2020.) We’ve all heard the expression, “no pain, no gain”. It generally seems to be true. … Continue reading “No Pain—-No Gain” →

Life has its ups and downs; but to be honest, I prefer the “ups”. I love the times of grace and blessings when I’m feeling peaceful in body, mind, and spirit…..  I wake up rested, the sky is blue,  the kids are acting like saints, my teams are winning, peace is breaking out in our country and … Continue reading “Blessed Winter Of The Spirit” →