December 26, 2023
I was next in line for communion this Christmas morning. As I bowed and stepped forward, the Eucharistic Minister pulled the host back, looked down, frowned, and shook her head three times. Being more than a bit flummoxed, I assumed that she was signaling me to kneel before her. I could have sworn that her […]
December 25, 2023
“Christ could be born a thousand times in Bethlehem but all in vain unless He is born in me.” Angelus Silesius ** St. Faustina had an encounter with A Highly Esteemed Gentleman and He requested that this image be shared with the world.
December 22, 2023
A ten year old youngster in Kansas City, Kansas was pictured just like this. The year was 1960 and the team was The American Alloys Alligators. Many games were played at Segner field where infielders were susceptible to blisters on their feet when the temperature climbed above one hundred degrees. Sixty four years later, a […]
December 19, 2023
A story is told of a couple struggling with infertility. At wit’s end and with no path in sight, prospects were looking slim. The woman had contracted with an exterminator to handle some pesky critters in the yard. Engaging in conversation upon completion of the work, the man commented on her listlessness. She opened up […]
December 19, 2023
A friend who is getting on in years shared that, as one ages, the gifts of our youth simply fade away. Being the optimist, he spoke of exploring new gifts that may prove to be more valuable and equally exhilarating as those that are now at rest. Perhaps, he said, we should be like meticulous […]
December 19, 2023
It’s pretty astounding what people can come up with when they ponder the possibilities. I’m guessing this idea of 3 D mugs on Shark Tank would be huge.
December 14, 2023
The NBA has suspended brawler Draymond Green indefinitely following his punch to the face of Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic. Rumor has it that Green will soon sign a lucrative multi year contract to become the highest paid WWE fighter in history…an activity where his skills fit better than basketball.
December 12, 2023
So, The PGA tour lost Jon Rahm to LIV golf recently. Does anyone really care that he jumped ship to play ‘hit and giggle’ golf that is of no consequence with only his caddie and wife caring about his results? I guess nearly a half a billion dollars is tough to pass up. Just know […]
December 12, 2023
In 1898, Secondo Pia was given the opportunity to photograph The Shroud of Turin with his rudimentary camera. The images he subsequently developed in his darkroom at home astounded many but angered thousands more who derided him with accusations that he doctored the photographs. Pia wrote that he trembled when the plate of the negative […]
December 10, 2023
If anyone doubts that The USA is the greatest country on the planet….just consider this. The powers that be at Texas A & M University decided to part ways with their football coach. Jimbo Fisher will no longer be drawing up plays for the team but let’s not shed any tears for him. He walks […]
December 7, 2023
Simply, one for the ages. Might make ya say…’I don’t believe what I just saw!’
December 6, 2023
Bill Sumiel was in much more than a spot of bother. The 71 year old was on dialysis with severe kidney disease. He needed an Uber ride to get to the hospital for treatment and was picked up by Army veteran Tim Letts. Mr. Sumiel shared his story and the two became instant friends. Letts […]
November 26, 2023
My wife shared this with me this morning as I laugh now about trying (for 8 hours) to find the missing wallet yesterday. This morsel will hit home if you or anyone you know misplaces items all too often. To see/hear, just click on arrow and scroll.
November 25, 2023
Since the announcement that flag football will soon become an Olympic Sport, The International Olympic Committee has been deluged with proposals for consideration of other games/activities. It is rumored that a prioritized list of ‘possibles’ has been compiled for future games. The list includes: Dodgeball Frisbee golf Corn hole Hatchet throwing Jacks Bicycle stunt riding […]
November 19, 2023
How amazing that some people fly under the radar when they are sooooo gifted. Just click on arrow and scroll to see/hear.
November 19, 2023
It’s said that we learn something every day. Well…today, one of the players in my tennis class mentioned that young children these days have dependency issues. Some arrive in class with their parents and the mom or dad is carrying the kid’s backpack and others have not been taught how to zip up a jacket. […]
November 15, 2023
Alan Adler was a Professor of Chemistry at Connecticut State University until his death at age 69. He was a member of the STURP team of scientists who traveled to Turin, Italy in 1978 to study The Shroud of Turin. He scoffed at those who stated that there was no blood on The Shroud and […]
November 4, 2023
A very young cowboy was returning from the river yesterday heading south on Santa Fe near The Daniels Park Road. The road narrows to a single lane and it was just before that change that I heard it. The sound was like a a million hornets trying to escape a fast approaching tornado. Ok…it was […]
October 29, 2023
Every now and then a student arrives on the tennis court with unique perspective on the volley. After a few minutes of erratic attempts that fail to be struck cleanly, I’m tempted to ask ‘where did you buy that fly swatter’? Coach Dave Smith was right when he encouraged players to ‘Set and Hold’ to […]
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