My Sweet Lord
Some artist has fashioned a chocolate crucified Jesus and it has provoked a firestorm of criticism. I viewed a program last night on CNN where the artist was confronted by Bill Donahue of the Catholic League who maintained that this…
Humanity to others
I’ve been using an Ubuntu desktop for nearly a year now and I really appreciate the ease of use. I use open source software on Windows too, but when I’m home and using the Internet or writing I spend the…
First flight
Today I went flying again with my instructor. Licensed pilots are required to spend time each year working with instructors to keep their skills honed. Flying an airplane is a great gift and a responsibility.
No Asshole Rule
I first read about Professor Bob Sutton’s book about three months ago on Guy Kawasaki’s blog. I had done a Google search on the subject following a particularly painful day at work.
Easter Surprise
I can’t quite contain my concern that we are heading towards a nuclear Armageddon. “The Bush administration continues moving closer to a nuclear attack on Iran, and we ignore the obvious buildup at our peril.
Gratefulness
Feeling grateful or appreciative of someone or something in your life actually attracts more of the things that you appreciate and value into your life.–Christiane Northrup
First time
This morning when I went to the gym I noticed that the lights were on. I prefer to run in the low light of early morning. I don’t know why, but it’s just more sacred for me. Today it was…
Life renewed
It’s 62 degrees fahrenheit here in Franklinville, New York and Mother Earth is beginning to come to life after winter.
Before Christianity
I’m reading a book that is tough to put down. It’s entitled, “Jesus Before Christianity.” Late last year I read a book, “Jesus Today: A Spirituality of Radical Freedom.” The author is the Provincial of the Dominican Order. He’s a…
Metanoia
One of the blogs that I read is called Friar at Large written by Fr. Dennis Tamburello, OFM. Fr. Dennis has a thoughtful article written last week with some very important links to official documents of the Catholic Church in…