How do you rescue a drowning person who doesn’t want to be saved…. sometimes  the victim will even fight the person trying to help them. Rationality is not always at the top of the thinking process. When we’re in trouble we don’t always like the  “way out” that’s proposed. We may want to eliminate the pain or discomfort … Continue reading “Save Me” →

Can you believe it….. it’s here?  It was just Christmas, and now it’s LENT.  As always, “the spirit’s willing, but the flesh is weak”. A few years ago, we were discussing Lent with some of our grandchildren…a fair amount of philosophizing, some quotes from saints , when Judy asked Ben about Lent and he said somewhat solemnly, “I … Continue reading “ Three Pillars Of Lent” →

It’s the time of the year for icicles… they’re everywhere. They are beautiful, dangerous, mysterious, even intriguing. You may ask, “how do icicles form… where do they come from” ?  “Icicles can form during bright, sunny, but subfreezing weather, when ice or snow melted by sunlight, refreezes as it drips off under exposed conditions. Over … Continue reading “ And God Created The Icicles” →

Wow, how fast life goes by. I don’t think you really notice it so much until you get older. I notice it when I see the death announcement of a person who I recognize. On February 6th George Schultz died. You may ask, who in the world is George Schultz? Oh yeah, didn’t he write the … Continue reading “Quite A Man” →

Originally Posted July 9, 2020 The other day as my mind wandered, I thought “ if I was an animal, being a hawk would be one of my top choices. Soaring in the clouds all day, occasionally popping down for a quick meal and then taking a nap before my next flight. They have great … Continue reading “Becoming A Snow Tire” →

Originally Posted July 8, 2020 When the sun is shining and everything you touch turns to gold…. boy life can seem really good. Everyone likes and admires you. You’re a genius Dave…. hey Dave, do you have time to get a cup of coffee…let me pick your brain. You’re truly a genius. (Just to put your mind … Continue reading “I Seem To Keep Failing” →

Anyone who has read about Padre Pio knows that he was no one to be trifled with; he was a “tough cookie”, and he “didn’t suffer fools gladly”.  I heard a first hand report from an older nun who went to confession to Padre Pio many years ago. The confessional line went thru the  night. Finally … Continue reading “Pray, Hope, And Don’t Worry” →

The other day was the feast day of St. Paul Mici, one of the martyrs of Nagasaki who was crucified in 1597. Paul spoke from the cross to the Christians gathered to pray for him. One of the things he said to them was, “ask Jesus to make you happy”. What an amazing statement from a person … Continue reading “My Go-To” →

Recently my hearing has gotten worse. You may have noticed. My common responses are, ”What? …. you talking to me….I can’t hear you”. It can put a strain on relationships; it can at least be annoying for everyone….talk to Judy.  When I watch TV, I’m spending 80% of the time reading the subtitles…...maybe I should just read … Continue reading “Can You Hear Me?” →

Growing up I often heard the phrase…. ” Boy, she’s one tough cookie”. This meant a no-nonsense person…one you didn’t trifle with…. no “funny business” with this person. While I believe it originally was applied to women, it could be a man too…..although I don’t remember John Wayne being called a “tough cookie”. The phrase got expanded … Continue reading “One Tough Cookie” →