On Saturday I marked another trip around the sun. I’d been looking forward to simply relaxing on Saturday, even more than any celebration. We’ve experienced several days of warm Spring-like weather with temps in the 70’s and 80’s this week, until Satur…
What else shall I do? I don’t need to run out to shop for hand sanitizer or toilet paper. My work schedule, though from home, is filled with frequent conference calls and check-ins as we negotiate the (temporary) displacement of the normal routine. But…
Today, February 27, is the Feast Day of St. Gabriel Possenti.Legend holds that Gabriel Possenti was a Catholic seminarian in Isola del Gran Sasso, Italy. In 1860 he is said to have used his skills with the pistol to drive off a band of marauding soldie…
And for something a little different, some cigar updates…I’m tired of winter. (Actually that feeling emerged months ago.) So I was thrilled when this past weekend we saw moderately warm and sunny days here in Virginia, when thermometer cracked 60…
Today, February 10, is the anniversary of the martyrdom of Saint José Sánchez del Río. On this date in 1928, this 14 year old boy was killed by Mexican troops for refusing to renounce his Catholic faith during the Cristero War. The story of this period…
Today is the Feast Day of St. Brigid of Ireland, one of our family’s favorite Saints. In a quotetraditionally attributed to St. Brigid, she prays…”I’d Like A Great Lake Of Beer For The King Of Kings. I Would Like To Be Watching Heaven’s Family D…
Christmas is here. After the shopping, after the wrapping, after the decorating, after the seemingly endless barrage of marketing, the true celebration begins.When the angels went away from them to heaven,the shepherds said to one another, “Let us…
A plethora of fall activities, both family and work related, have severely limited my opportunities to hit the range of late. I managed to hit but one IDPA match and just two trips to the indoor range in November. December had looked to be a washout, b…
By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favo…
It just wouldn’t feel like Thanksgiving if I didn’t laugh at this again.”As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.”Happy Thanksgiving!
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