Genesee River Valley
I went flying again tonight. It was a beautiful night. I got the Skyhawk out of the hangar, preflighted and and taxied to the end of Runway 4 at Olean Airport. There was a slight quartering headwind but it was…
Business for Human Beings
Ubuntu is the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity. It’s a unique and timely concept. Ubuntu’s slogan, “Linux for human beings,” is an extension of the concept. Imagine such a radical concept as an active…
Fully engaged
Winning is important to me, but what brings me real joy is the experience of being fully engaged in whatever I’m doing. Phil Jackson I like Phil Jackson and I like this quote. One of my favorite books is Sacred…
We are all one
St. Francis of Assisi saw all creation as brother and sister and bearing the imprint of the Most High. That’s an abstract concept and not easily seen or even practiced. Tonight I heard a fellow speak of DNA and how…
Skyhawk flight
I went flying tonight. Yes, I was out again in my favorite Cessna Skyhawk, Getting accustomed to flying and landing after nearly two years of a forced hiatus has been challenging. This is the third time as pilot in command.…
Listening
“Give us this day our daily bread,” are the words to the Lord’s Prayer or Our Father. This prayer reminds me if I listen to it that there is only one day that is important and that is today. Tomorrow…
Laudate Dominum
The taize chant Laudate Dominum has been with me since Saturday night. The haunting melody and words were with me Saturday night, when I awoke Sunday, on my way to Mass that day. Yesterday as I ran five miles in…
Ubuntu desktop video
Tonight in exploring the Ubuntu Forums I found a link to a well done video by a new user of Ubuntu. I’m linking to it because I think he’s done such a fine job of talking about the strengths of…
Benediction at Mt. Irenaeus
This is a video I recently edited with Kino and have uploaded to Google video. I am experimenting here, but it also gives you a very small impression of Mt. Irenaeus. This is Fr. Lou McCormick, OFM performing benediction for…
I am fortunate too
This came in the mail from Gratefulness.org Everyday, think as you wake up: Today I am fortunate to have woken up. I am alive. I have a precious human life. I am not going to waste it. I am going…