Monthly Archives: November 2023

In this week of Thanksgiving, we are reminded to be thankful; thankful for every blessing which we have received.  As the song said, “Count them one by one.”   We could go on and on trying to list every good thing … Continue reading →

For so many of us, in the United States, Thanksgiving is a rather large meal with so many choices.  Even organizations that deliver and serve meals to the elderly and homeless, offer so many choices for this specific meal. Turkey or … Continue reading →

I recently saw this quote and in all its simplicity, it very much resonated with me in the troubling times in which we are living. Our country desperately needs CPR…Christ, Prayer, Repentance. As we all know, CPR is the acronym … Continue reading →

This week, I took part in a discussion about the concept of “doubt” and the role that it plays in our spiritual life. It’s not a word that we spend a lot of time discussing. However, we may spend a … Continue reading →

In Chicago, where I grew up, sunset today is at 4:29 p.m. I remember getting home from school this time of year as twilight was already falling. It was like the day had just slipped away. The shortening of days … Continue reading →

            You may have heard of exponential growth, and, if so, you probably think of it as something that grows really, really fast.  The most commonly given example is bacterial growth.  Bacteria reproduce by division, and in any fixed length … Continue reading →

From our earliest days of memory, we learned about the possibility of a “do-over.” When we messed up on the weekly spelling test, we would want a do-over. Trying to learn an athletic skill; getting that piano etude down; making … Continue reading →

Recently I had the privilege of attending the world premiere of “Breath of Life” composed by Paul Richards.  This dynamic piece of music for orchestra and baritone expresses the precious nature of human breath.  Each of the six parts is … Continue reading →

        Anyone in this day and age of computers is aware of these keys on a computer. CTRL stands for control, ALT stands for alternate, and DELETE is to cancel. Using all three keys together allows the user to terminate a “hung” … Continue reading →

When I was a little child, we did take the “Over the River and Through the Woods” trip to my grandmother’s house. No, it wasn’t in a horse drawn sleigh, unfortunately. It was in an old Chevy, always a Chevy, … Continue reading →