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...
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- Nov 17
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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...
- May 18
- 7 min
Skillful Retirement 101
I recently heard a TED talk that truly spoke to me. I actually heard it by accident. You know, when you are listening to one thing on...
- May 6
- 4 min
Crash
The saying in our family is “Reverse is not Dad’s best gear.” To that I must plead guilty. I have backed cars into brick walls, posts...
- Apr 21
- 7 min
Story of a Patriot
It was 1963 when I saw it for the first time. I was 13 years old and it had just turned six. I was on my first trip to Colonial...
- Mar 30
- 8 min
May I Have This Dance?
Cotillion instructor and student, Virginia, 1950's In my hometown of Catonsville, Maryland it was called Friday Assembly. In yours, it...
- Mar 24
- 3 min
Lady on the Corner
In the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9-14), Jesus tells of the Pharisee who thanks God that he is not like the...
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