Most of us have heard the phrase, “one and done….. doing something, only once and never again”. In 2006, it became a popular phrase in regards to young basketball stars spending one year in college and then going to the N.B.A. (professional league)…. they were “one and done”.  Without thinking too much about it, I can apply … Continue reading “Not A One & Done” →

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one another…..by this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."(John 13:34-35)  The Lord calls us to love one another…to love the likeable and unlikeable. It certainly … Continue reading “Not Easy To Love” →

Here we go again… the BLOG is back. After a very full and somewhat crazy couple of weeks, we’re ready to roll again. I’ve been to four funerals, we just had the 20th year anniversary of 9-11, our granddaughter Rachel was married to a great guy, and I experienced a nightmare that left me on the … Continue reading “Back In The Saddle” →

A lots been going on lately. Three excellent friends have finished their race and have gone on to eternal life. I’ve spoken about wonderful Paul Giegerich, Jr. (aka “Bone”). But I’ve not had a chance to speak about the wonderful lives of Julian Riedler and Randy Knob…which I hope to do in the coming days. … Continue reading “BLOG UPDATE” →

ORIGINALLY POSTED JUNE 24, 2020 I was talking with my newest son-in-law the other day and it became clear that he is nostalgic ( sentimental). Well, I’m a bit nostalgic myself. We just got rid of our living room couch which accompanied us thru raising 10 kids; it had originally belonged to Judy’s family. Wow, … Continue reading “The Good Old Days” →

Originally Posted June 22, 2020 Judy and I had the blessing of spending some time in Adoration recently at St. Joseph’s Shrine in Stirling. It was excellent. I really needed to have the Lord calm my spirit, as I wrestled with a number of concerns and anxieties. I left in better shape than when I … Continue reading “Soaring On The Wind” →

It’s amazing how we think we’re in charge. We have all this latest technology, we’re so smart. We’ve found this cure, we can fly civilians into space, we have robots to do our work. Wow what about these cell phones… “hey Alexa, what’s the temperature in Istanbul ?”.  Many think that we’re really getting our arms around … Continue reading NEWSFLASH— We’re Not In Charge” →

Recently I’ve been posting a number of BLOGS from last year. As I read some of them I can think, “wow that’s pretty good, or hmmm, not so good.” What’s interesting is that my assessment may not correspond with your assessment.   He's Knocking We all can have different opinions about almost everything. I may see … Continue reading “Open The Door” →

Originally Posted June 17, 2021 My daughter Catherine, who is on the Board of Directors of my BLOG, suggested I move some of the posts back to the topic of the Coronavirus… since the name of the BLOG is “Dave’s Thoughts During The Coronavirus”.  Well, one thing I’m doing  is  reading stories to my younger grandchildren on … Continue reading “Chief Big Face” →

Originally Posted June 16, 2020 Growing up I loved to play basketball. If we could have leveled the playing field, I would have been pretty good; I needed to be at least a foot taller. At 6’9”, I would have been something. (To prove my point, a very famous NBA star and I have the … Continue reading Level Playing Field ??? →