Originally Posted June 26, 2020 It was 1985, about 5:30 in the morning and I was on my way home from the Farmer’s Market on Raymond Blvd. in Newark. The sun was just beginning to come up and it was beautiful. I remember the moment.  It had become obvious that I was no “produce manager…no … Continue reading “The Farm Stand” →

Originally Posted June 25, 2020 Depending on the topic at hand, compromise can be a wise approach. For example, if you’re discussing where to go to dinner and the choices are White Castle and The Russian Tea Room in the New York, you may want to compromise and head for that classic new restaurant in Millburn….”The Millburn … Continue reading “Darkest Hours” →

Sometimes I can get weary as I make my way thru the scriptures. They seem to portray how God’s children are slugging it out in the trenches in a World War I type of battle….. a little progress here, a setback there…a lot of mud and cold and sickness and poisonous gas. Will this battle … Continue reading “Trusting God… A Very Good Thing” →

We recently recalled the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Over the years I have read and watched many things about that day; I’ve visited the 9/11 memorial and museum. So, as the day approached, I really didn’t want to revisit that awful day. Despite that I found myself watching a National Geographic program called “9/11: One Day … Continue reading “Don’t Quit” →

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” →