Anticipation
When you hear or see the word “anticipation” what’s your first thought? If you are of a certain age, it might be the 1971 hit record by...
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- May 26
- 8 min
Commencement 2024
Dr. Kevin Cherry, Vice President of the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation, former state historian of North Carolina, and this year's...
- May 22
- 4 min
Routine
Routine is something that has eluded me in my retirement years. I felt badly about it until I realized that I had been rebelling against...
- Apr 17
- 15 min
Car Talk*
My son-in-law describes himself as a “car guy” and the more I’ve thought about it, so am I. Now, though I have done a brake job and...
- Dec 28, 2023
- 5 min
Dance Recital Blues
I have spent a good portion of my life at dance recitals; or I should say waiting at dance recitals. Waiting for the performance of the...
- Nov 27, 2023
- 9 min
Our Memorable Thanksgiving Fails*
Rockwell interpretation by artist Sam Spratt Let me begin by saying that my wife is a fantastic cook. My daughters, sons-in law, and...
- Nov 17, 2023
- 3 min
Band of Brothers
A dear friend, now departed this earth, invited me to join a Men’s Bible Study group at St. Michael's Episcopal Church ten years ago. He...
- Oct 16, 2023
- 7 min
Bucket List Belgium
The canals of Bruges Belgium I recently had the opportunity to cover two life-long wishes with one compact trip to Europe. I don’t use...
- Sep 29, 2023
- 5 min
Brooks
I just returned from a week in Belgium and France with a head full of blog ideas, but the passing of a Baltimore legend requires a pause...
- Sep 8, 2023
- 4 min
Front Porch Photos
While I love summertime and its accompanying beach, baseball and boating, my favorite season has always been autumn. The anticipation of...
- Aug 20, 2023
- 6 min
I will lift up mine eyes
I am not an avid hiker but have always recognized the therapeutic benefit of a long walk in the woods. I had such an opportunity this...
- Aug 13, 2023
- 8 min
Hobson's Choice
Hobson's Choice. 3145 Florence Road, Woodbine, Howard County, Maryland. c. 1830 In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, Thomas Hobson...
- Jul 15, 2023
- 7 min
Hi-Yo Silver
A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty ‘Hi-Yo Silver’… The Lone Ranger! With his faithful Indian companion,...
- Jul 7, 2023
- 10 min
In Search of St. Francis
All Saints, Catonsville, Maryland It was springtime and my buddy Chris and I were on our bikes. Unbeknownst to me, a lifelong pilgrimage...
- Jul 3, 2023
- 3 min
Not Just a Day Off
Those of you who know me, have heard me say, "when you work at the Vatican you have to work Christmas Eve; and when you work at the...
- Jun 25, 2023
- 3 min
Happy Birthday Pollyanna
Today is my birthday and I absolutely refuse to be discouraged. The gloomy predictions about the future of democracy, threatened violence...
- Jun 9, 2023
- 4 min
So long Ted
It was like saying goodbye to an old friend. I know. It’s silly to conflate fandom with friendship. But we were fans of the character...
- Jun 4, 2023
- 8 min
Yard Sale II (A Series)
photo courtesy of Deposit Photos A lifetime of holding yard sales has taught me a lot of lessons and this installment is a humorous...
- May 30, 2023
- 6 min
Passing of a Teacher
We just learned of the passing of our beloved Professor David L. Holmes. Hayden and I took New Testament from Mr. Holmes at the College...
- May 26, 2023
- 5 min
Yard Sale I (A Series)
Those who know me, know of my love for holding yard sales. I rarely stop at someone else’s sale. I have enough stuff, thank you. But...
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