An occasional series based on stuff that hangs in my room… or my heart. At first, it was Minneapolis that was my big dream. Then it was New York City and St. Petersburg, Russia; later, it was Boston and Paris. Strangely, I don’t recall many dreams about love or marriage or children. My dreams never… Continue reading Dream Big
Category: Family
Enjoy the Little Things
An occasional series based on stuff that hangs in my room… or my heart. You can enjoy the little things… or long for the big things. You can love what you have… or wish for what you don’t. The choice is yours. This is a hard one for me to write about, because I honestly… Continue reading Enjoy the Little Things
The Inside of the Cup
Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Who doesn’t love a fun flirt, a sweet crush, a mild infatuation? We stand straighter, dress better, and perhaps are wittier in hopes of capturing the other person’s… Continue reading The Inside of the Cup
Returning Catholics FAQs: Where’s Mary?
On Mondays, I answer questions frequently asked by those considering a return to the Catholic Church. How do I know this stuff? I was away for more than 30 years myself, and am the co-author of When They Come Home: Ways to Welcome Returning Catholics, a book for pastors and parish leaders interested in this… Continue reading Returning Catholics FAQs: Where’s Mary?