As far as I could remember, I've always liked New Year's Day. As a child, it meant my brother's fireworks and my mom's giving thanks for the

Within a few days, I saw real goodness in mankind. A wheelchair-bound lady was crossing a six lane boulevard. Halfway across, she was...

Where is the longest running Christmas celebration in the world? In the Philippines! There is even a Filipino restaurant that says,...

Decades ago, I received a letter from someone. I am sharing it here with you like I did last year. Dear Friend, If you are thinking of...

I admit. I have been converted. I play the piano. Love Beethoven, Chopin and am truly mesmerized by Rachmaninoff. I also like...

This season, let us fill our mind with thanksgiving thoughts. I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your...

Dear Lord, As we thank you for the bountiful feast on our table, Help us think of those whose tables are empty. As we thank you for our...

I did not grow up on Mr. Roger's neighborhood. But I did get a glimpse of his wonderfully endearing neighborhood in my adulthood. He...

We've heard it said - We cannot have everything in this world. Oh, yes we (almost) can! Fine print says, "but not all at the same time...

Veteran's Day honors all Americans who have served in the military, living or dead. (Memorial Day honors whose who have died in...

After morning mass, I saw a line of first grade children leaving the church. One child (They were all so cute.) stopped by the altar,...

The Voice. NBA. Olympics. Dancing with the Stars. What do all these have in common? They all have singers, players and dancers learning...

November 1 is All Saints Day. I have saintS for each day of the week. For weekends, I light a candle for all the saints. Part of my...

In my last blog, I mentioned that Hamilton highly exceeded my expectations and I know that heaven will be the same. Then I recalled Betty...

We watched Hamilton early this year. From what I have read and heard before the show, my expectations could not be any higher. A couple...

I heard someone give advice on how to know who your real friends are. And consequently, how to know if you are a real friend to...

In the Old Testament, God spoke to his people. In the New Testament, God spoke through Jesus and the Holy Spirit. These days people often...

I baked a gazillion cakes over decades. When I made cakes, I had to have the finest ingredients: flour, sugar and the freshest milk and...

Paul was watching the Barrett-Jackson auctions on TV, and I decided to join him. I caught a live bid for a sports car. The price...