Welcome Benedict XVIA couple of thoughts on the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI. First, see the previous post, which features the words of encouragement from Cardinal Ratzinger to his brother Cardinals prior to the Conclave. In particular:How many winds of doctrine we have known in recent decades, how many ideological currents, … Continue reading White Smoke, and Ringing Bells

The Conclave BeginsI promise, I am not yet Catholic. Not gonna do it. Wouldn't be prudent. Stay the Protestant course. A thousand points of light. Please, please, if you feel any animosity toward the Catholic church, go read this, it is the message given to the Cardinals, prior to the beginning of the Conclave to … Continue reading Starting the Vote – And Words of Encouragement

Eloquent SilenceI have this habit. Whenever I get in the car, I turn on the radio, or its already on when I start the engine. I would guess that 95% of the time, the radio is on, feeding me important news, relaxing classical music (to counteract my teenage daughters), or perhaps some jazz or rock … Continue reading Shhhhhh….

I wonder if my dog can remember?....We have a chocolate Labrador retriever. Her name is Cindy. My younger daughter named her after Cinderella from Disney fame, when she was 4 years old. I wonder how it is that dogs actually remember things. Can she remember the first walk we took her on, when she was … Continue reading No Holds Barred – Remembering

Homeless on PurposeCan you imagine doing this. I love the concept, and I might even buy the book. Let me know your thoughts.

Do all bloggers look thusly?Each day, for perhaps 6-8 hours, in order to make a living, I spend much of my time in a seated position. After spending several days in the great outdoors, breathing cold air, and enjoying what God has created, and NOT sitting on my hiney, I have begun to wonder.Do most … Continue reading Something I Think About…

No Holds BarredAlright skiing fans, we are back from Mammoth. The snow was wonderful, the weather great (two days of sun and 50 degrees, one day of snow and 35 degrees), and the laughter abundant. We ran into about 15 or 20 different friends from South Pasadena, and had a generally stupendous time. Thanks be … Continue reading

Heading hereTomorrow morning our family heads to Mammoth Mountain. My wife and I have not been on skis for about 20 years, and our girls (aged 11 and 14) have never skied.So, a family adventure in the making. A late spring time to make some memories together, and hopefully return home together with all of … Continue reading Dude! Its like totally shred weather!

Goodbye KarolThese words were the first scripture chosen for the funeral mass of John Paul II:Acts 10:34-43 (New International Version)34Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 35but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. 36You know the message … Continue reading Final words….to live by

Interesting convergence...Alright, everyone stay calm, I am not becoming a Catholic. But the older I get the less I know for sure. I do know for sure that Jesus is Lord, and has transformed my life. I know for sure that I have been graced beyond measure by my wife, my children, and my friends. … Continue reading