It’s hard to believe that yesterday was 30 years since my mother died…. January 13, 1996. She was 83 and I was 49. I’ve almost caught up with her as I will be 80 this year. Where has the time gone?  As I take time to reflect on her life, having lived almost as long … Continue reading “Granny…It’s Been 30 Years” →

What causes me to pay attention? Well, if the consequence of what I am listening to is important, I tend to pay closer attention. I recall going thru three weeks of “airborne training” back in the day. The instructors were teaching things that could actually keep you alive. I paid close attention when they showed … Continue reading “The Goldfish Or Me”  →

You may remember a recent BLOG where the focus was on “if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans”. (it was in reference to a surprise hospital visit that had disrupted my plans)  I thought I had learned my lesson. I was out of the hospital settling down and getting ready for Christmas.  … Continue reading “Still Laughing ???” →

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” →