Is virtue untested virtue at all? Our Catechism teaching the virtuous are ‘morally good’ – which somehow can only be
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Reality intrudes. But reality also envelops us, and where I ‘should be living my life’, as Sr. Mary Gump told
Read moreHAPPY VETERANS DAY
Today we thank veterans for their service – something we should do more often, but a start… My Father
Read moreTAKEFORGRANTEDISM
We take a lot for granted. Part being lucky enough to live in America, part plain old humanness. Watching
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“Where have you gone Tight End Bowers? The Peach State turns its lonely eyes to you…” (With apologies to Simon
Read moreREUNIONS
You haven’t changed a bit! You look exactly the same! Felt great to hear at a recent reunion, but as
Read morePERMANENT RECORDS
I finally found my permanent record. Not nearly as incriminating as I feared. It was being kept in a filing
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Have a miserable Columbus Day! Capturing the true spirit of this holiday, celebrating an explorer who turned out not to
Read moreMINDFUL OPTIMISM
Optimism is a powerful drug. And fun to be around. It’s what sets man apart from animals: A dog never
Read moreHEALTHY SKEPTICISM
A healthy dose of skepticism is quite healthy. Me? I’m healthily skeptical to the point of not believing anything I
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