Boring Post ---Digging Holes
One activity that both my grandchildren love is playing in the backyard. At their house where we play most often, there is a slide, a few balls and a bat. It gets boring after a while. We end up at...
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Sunday Prayers
Lord,You made the whale, perfect for his environment. You knew what You were doing. Whales are amazing creatures.You made me, perfectly equipped for my life. You guide me. You help me. Help me to...
View ArticleThe Ides of March
I had ancient English teachers in high school. They were very old school, if you will. We didn't write much, but we memorized pieces of poems and plays. One quote I remember from Julius Caesar by...
View ArticleTime Keeps On...
I read somewhere that time is a gift from God. Time was created when He created the heavens and the earth. I try to remember that on days like this when getting up for work makes me feel 100 years...
View ArticleEverybody Is Irish
I had my DNA analyzed a while back, so I can say with certainty that I am some part Irish. I am not as Irish as I expected though. One of my grandma's had an Irish last name. It seems a lot of...
View ArticleHelping God Find Me
A recent homily at my home parish included a reference to a book about the Prodigal Son. The deacon talked about reframing questions about God to helping God find me. It made me really think. God...
View ArticleSt. Joseph's Day
My daughter in law says that her grandma always said that it has to snow one more time after St Joseph day. Something about St Joseph wearing a cloak of white. I wasn't familiar with that lore. I...
View ArticleBoring Post for Saturday--Scavenger Hunt
I have purchased an assortment of games to play with my grandson. I was surprised that they make games that can be played by the 2 year old set. But, they do. And they are fun. I have First...
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Sunday Prayers
Heavenly Father,The trees swell with delight in Your springtime promise. They raise their branches and flower to Your season. They wait for their time without anxiety, without stress. The trees...
View ArticleFeels Like Freedom
On Saturday I got my second dose of the COVID vaccine. A year ago I remember reading more and more terrifying stories about this virus. I felt like it was coming for me. I was scared. I learned to...
View ArticleGardeners Are Notorious Planters
My dad started an essay for a class that he took while taking a college course in Missoula, Montana. The line has always struck me and I am not even sure exactly what Dad meant by it. I was about...
View ArticleCovid Container
Early in the pandemic I started a tub of supplies that I thought I might need if I came down with Covid. I read articles and listened to people talk about the things that helped them to survive. I...
View ArticleMoney, Money, Money
A year ago I got some cash at the ATM when my brothers came to visit from out of town. I prefer to use cash at restaurants. I have had information stolen using credit cards at restaurants on more...
View ArticleCreative Endeavors
I wish that I was an artist or had an artist's talent. I really can't draw well, I don't have a great imagination, I am not talented in pairing colors. But, I find creating makes me feel less...
View ArticleBoring Post--The Worst Case of Rejection
I am so blessed to care for my grandchildren during this pandemic. I am also exhausted by caring for them, but that is another story. My granddaughter will be one year old in a couple of weeks. She...
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Sunday Prayers
Lord,I look with amazement at Your creation. I am in awe of the variety and magnificence. The wonders astound me.I look with wonder at the things You have done for me. I am amazed at the gifts I...
View ArticleMom
In June my mom will be 100. She gets to live this long in part because my sister decided to take Mom in last year so that she wouldn't be isolated in assisted living or die of the virus brought in by...
View ArticleBetrayals
The readings today include Jesus' prediction of betrayal by Judas. I wonder at that scene. Judas had seen all the miracles performed by Jesus. Did he not believe they were real? What did he think...
View ArticleWhat Would You Do If You Won the Lottery?
I have never really bought a lottery ticket. Buying a lottery ticket has been on my list of New Year's Resolutions the past few years and I have never gotten around to it. It is on the list because...
View ArticleEucharist
Today, Holy Thursday, the Church celebrates the institution of the Eucharist. It celebrates the Last Supper. I haven't received Eucharist in many months. I went to daily Mass in August, so it...
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