I'm considering writing some greeting cards as a way to hone my writing skills and to make a little (emphasis on little) extra cash.  So I was wondering what your thoughts are on greeting cards.  What do you look for in a card? What struggles have you discovered in trying to find just the right … Continue reading Greeting Cards

If you were reading my blog, youmight think I never returned from Vegas.  I did actually returned after the weekend there and no, Mark, I'm not SORRY for neglecting my blog.  🙂 Vegas was nice. I enjoyed the times with friends and being away from work and the sunny poolside lounging.  I could definitely do … Continue reading Vegas Done

I'm on my way to Vegas for the weekend. One of my friends is celebrating her 30th birthday and invited some friends to join her for a weekend trip. Me and three lawyers. You know there is a joke here somewhere. Anyway- I may post a pic or two but otherwise I will be enjoying … Continue reading Vegas bound

How to Tell if a Catholic is Driving Too Fast

Why is it that the smallest old ladies have the biggest cars? I just had reason to ponder that on my drive into work this morning. Sometimes it looks like old buicks are driving themselves but then as they drive by you close enough to see in because they are over the center line you … Continue reading Question to Ponder

Malaria Kills. Save a life. Buy a net. I am a team manager for the international Nothing But Nets campaign.  Nothing But Nets is a global, grassroots campaign to save lives by preventing malaria, a leading killer of children in Africa.  Malaria is preventable, but infects nearly 500 million people each year and kills more … Continue reading Be a BuzzKiller!

I've been reading The Ragamuffin Gospel as my devotional book now for a couple of weeks.  Even taking just a chapter a day, I know I will need to reread this book because there is so much to chew on in Brennan Manning's writings.  It has been a tremendous and challenging read in so many … Continue reading Current Read

This past Sunday was Youth Sunday.  My youth did an amazing job in the services.  Their leadership was excellent and they were tremendous blessings to so many attending.  My two seniors that preached were incredibly insightful and humble.  As usual, I learned from them and what they had to share.  They were transparent and honest … Continue reading Updates

Last week I had gone to one of my favorite little local places to eat.  I took my current book and journal and had plans to hide-away in a corner booth to read.  The restaurant isn't very book and there are very few places for a person to sit if they are by themselves.  You … Continue reading Unexpected Lunch Companion

From The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning:On a sweltering summer night in New Orleans, sixteen recovering alcoholics and drug addicts gather for their weekly AA meeting.  Although several members attend other meetings during the week, this is their home group. They have been meeting on Tuesday nights for several years and know each other well.  … Continue reading Church Like AA Meetings