There is not always a tomorrow
I recently had a sad revelation that time slips away faster than we imagine. It is easy to convince yourself that what you didn’t get done today can be done tomorrow. And, there is… Read More
Tagged: faith
We find happiness when we least expect it
There is growing momentum to rethink the saga of our country. This “Revisionist History” is the reinterpretation of orthodox views on evidence, motivations, and actions surrounding past events. This development has both ardent proponents… Read More
It is hard to live an examined life
Life is never stable. If things went according to plan, in line with our desires, we would rarely feel the need to make New Year’s resolutions. Yet, here it is, the beginning of another… Read More
Is it unpatriotic to kneel during the National Anthem
What is patriotism? It seems fairly simple and straightforward…”the love for or devotion to one’s country.” I think we often confuse patriotism with nationalism. That is, we implicitly align allegiance to country with loyalty… Read More
Confederate Statues are but a symbol of our social divide
I have watched the mounting political divide in our country with growing unease. The rhetoric and actions have become more and more extreme, hostile and divisive. I fear that without some substantive reconciliation, we… Read More
Ten Phrases to Live by
We are faced with twists and turns in life. There are always forks in the road. Some are the easy ones: the most direct route between two points is a straight line. That works… Read More
Father’s Day matters because Fathers matter
This past Sunday was the official Father’s Day, a celebration honoring fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Father’s Day started as a Catholic tradition as the Feast of Saint Joseph,… Read More
Sometimes we forget the real Good News of the season
This is not the column I set out to write, but it is the one I needed to write. I was gearing up for another political rant…once again railing against the established political order… Read More
Beauty that gives us insight into a better world
Today started like most others, my phone alarm going off. Sleepily, I put it on snooze, only to be awakened ten minutes later with the same cobwebs in my brain. Then, I roll over… Read More
A Tribute to our Veterans
Veterans’ Day originally started as a commemoration of the Armistice that ended World War One on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. We have expanded that remembrance… Read More
