Originally Posted July 28, 2020 I just finished reading the “Voyage of the Dawn Treader” to some of my grandchildren on ZOOM. The book ends with some beautiful depictions of “Aslan’s world”… really a description of what heaven must be like. Lewis does a great job of presenting some imaginary, but magnificent scenes.  It brought … Continue reading “Beautiful” →

Well, Judy and I broke away for a brief getaway in the Poconos. We’re in Hawley, PA. We went to mass this morning at Queen of Peace parish in Hawley; the priest was great, filled with zeal, … he reminded me of Msgr. John Demkovich of happy memory.  But while we are in a bit … Continue reading “Pay Attention” →

Most of us enjoy stories of the underdog, who with all the odds stacked against him, rises to the occasion.  We may remember the stories of  “ Rocky”, the “Hoosiers” basketball team, the Israelites…. they were all losing badly, with little hope of victory…. but they were ultimately victorious. In college our fraternity had a candidate for … Continue reading “More Than The Campus King” →

"Be Careful" We’ve all been in situations where the stakes are high. I remember going to visit my Embryology teacher after the final exam. I was a second semester Senior and needed to get at a C to pass the course and graduate. The stakes were high. The professor pulled out his grade book and … Continue reading “Everything Is At Stake” →

Well, the Covid 19 version of “March Madness” is underway. I have to admit that in the past, March Madness  was one of my top enjoyments. If you have a favorite that is doing well, it is really exciting.  Seton Hall won the National Championship in 1953 and was in the Championship game in 1989 losing by … Continue reading “Covid March Madness” →

One thing that happens to me a lot is getting distracted. I’ll be trying to pay attention and all of a sudden I’m off thinking about something far removed from the topic at hand. This can happen in a conversation, at Mass, during a homily or a conversation with my wife….. “I’m talking to Judy … Continue reading “Okay, Listen Up” →

Originally Posted July 24, 2020 If you’ve ever tripped and fallen, it’s amazing how quickly it happens…one moment you’re walking along enjoying the view and the next moment you’re on the ground trying to clear your head. Gravity is just a vague concept until it gets applied to you. Acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 meters … Continue reading “Routine To Crisis” →

Originally Posted July 23, 2020 At times, what little is  left of my chemistry knowledge surfaces in my brain.  I majored in chemistry in college, which is truly amazing because I didn’t like it very much (huge understatement) and I wasn’t very good at it… just good enough to squeeze out a major after taking 18 … Continue reading “Activation Energy” →

 Pride is pathetic…..  miserably inadequate, pitiful, deplorable.  What’s so pathetic about pride is that when we are proud we think we are the opposite of someone to be pitied. “Hey, look at me, I’m a genius… I’m so clever… everyone loves me… am I handsome or what… everyone wants to be with me, and why not…who wouldn’t…bla,bla,bla. … Continue reading “Help Me Lord” →

“Who am I”….. the classic statement in Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables where Jean Valjean confesses his identity, at great cost, to save an innocent man. It’s a powerful moment in the story where the “rubber meets the road” about his true identity. Who am I ? "Who Am I.. Who Am I ..... I'm Jean Valjean" By … Continue reading “Who am I ?” →