Today, February 27, is the Feast Day of St. Gabriel Possenti, also known as St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows.Gabriel Possenti was a Catholic seminarian in Isola del Gran Sasso, Italy. According to tradition, in 1860, Gabriel used his marksmanship to …
What’s in all these folders in my music directory?
What’s in all these folders in my music directory?
This weekend, I’m trying to squeeze in a couple more bourbon and cigar pairings before my post-surgery break, which means embracing the cold.After an early dinner on Friday, with the sun still lingering above the horizon for another hour or so, I poure…
The weekly update, plus bits and bobs that caught my attention this week
Looking at my relationship with sports fandom in 2025
The past year — more precisely, the last 14 months — has been a relentless rollercoaster of pain and the ongoing search for relief. The chronic pain in my back and lower extremities has been constant, sometimes debilitating. Throughout this ordeal, I h…
In six weeks Trump and Musk have trashed the world leader title we earned in WWII
We were hit by another winter storm last week, and the bitter cold is expected to linger. Getting outside to enjoy a cigar has been a challenge, so I’ve retreated to the local cigar lounge more than once lately. On a recent afternoon, despite the “offi…
Bits and Bobs that caught my attention this week
