Well I'm still battling the effects of Covid . I feel "fairly okay" but my dry hacking cough, bit of fatigue and occasional temperature keeps me on my heals. I'm hoping to be out on the road in a few days...it has been a couple of weeks of being "homebound". I'm trying to talk with … Continue reading Another Update →

Originally Posted Dec. 29, 2020 Expectations can be perplexing at times…. what’s expected…… what does my boss expect of me, what does my spouse expect of me, my  kids, my friends, God…. ?  What does a father expect of his children? The 4th commandment spells it out. "Honor your father and your mother" (Deut 5:16; Mk 7:10). “Children owe their parents respect, gratitude, … Continue reading “What Do We Expect Of Ourself” →

Originally Posted Dec. 28, 2020 Boy oh boy…my head’s spinning a bit. Things are happening at the 30,000 foot level and at the 2 foot level. It can keep me off balance. Let me be more specific.  Major life changing events are happening at the 30,000’ level. Christmas, the celebration of our savior’s birth….magnificent, overwhelming, … Continue reading “So Many Gifts” →

“Well, hello stranger”. In the past, if you hadn’t been around to visit my mother, you would often hear the greeting….”hello stranger, where have you been”. In case you haven’t noticed, the BLOG has been absent for awhile. Part of the absence was by design, and part because of the Covid demon. So, as the … Continue reading “Hello Stranger” →

We’re in the early days of the Christmas Season, so let’s take time to continue to celebrate. With that in mind, the BLOG is going to take a little break this next week. Let’s continue to pray for one another. Merry Christmas.

Originally Posted December 26, 2020 Hey, Christmas is not over at midnight on December 25th.… we’ve got a lot of time to celebrate.  Some say we should celebrate the “12 days of Christmas” which would take us to the feast of the Epiphany on January 5th. Actually the Church celebrates from December 25th until the Baptism … Continue reading Only “Tough Cookies” Know How To Celebrate →

Originally Posted December 25, 2020 What a day !!! So many memories of Christmas. As a young boy, I loved our Christmas tree with the tinsel and the lights that bubbled as they heated up. I loved the smell of the tree. I loved the presents under the tree and the anticipation. I loved going … Continue reading “Merry Christmas” →

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;The children were nestled all snug in their beds,While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads …. I think most of remember … Continue reading “Twas The Night Before Christmas” →

Originally Posted August 14, 2020 How do you know when it’s time to leave ….you know what I mean…it’s time to go...you’ve worn out your welcome.  It may be obvious when you find your suitcase out on the sidewalk, but it’s usually a bit more subtle. When I used to get on my mother’s nerves, she … Continue reading “ Easy On The Nerves” →

Originally Posted August 13, 2020 With all the “noise” surrounding us, it’s easy to miss important things that are being said. We may hear from a loved one,  “David, are you listening to me…of course I’m listening…well, what did I just say….uuuugghhh.”  According to Stephen Covey, the author of The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People, “being listened … Continue reading “What Did You Say ???” →