Posted January 26, 2017
“A great prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer which will rise up throughout the world. Through special initiatives and in daily prayer, may an impassioned plea rise to God, the Creator and lover of life, from every Christian community, from every group and association, from every family and… Read More »
Categories: This and That, Wyo Sal
Posted January 19, 2017
I cannot be the only one who is excited for Friday’s inauguration and festivities in Washington, DC. Sometimes, I swear, it seems as though I am. I suppose it would be similar to being the only Wyoming fan in an entire room of CSU grads, or the only Dallas fan… Read More »
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Posted January 12, 2017
So with the tagline family, football, food, those three subjects hold my primary interest, along with reading, napping and dreaming of coffee on a patio without wearing a snowsuit, palm trees, green grass and frosty drinks. Things are solidly solid with the family these days, no huge life-changing news to… Read More »
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Posted December 22, 2016
The definition of advent is the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. As Catholics, we define Advent as the season of four weeks before Christmas. It’s not supposed to be about cards or shopping or decorating. It is supposed to be about preparing our souls, our minds and… Read More »
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Posted November 23, 2016
Two weeks out from the Election, let’s talk about something a bit more soothing, shall we? For me, the most soothing activity there is occurs when I am reading a book. Reading is my favorite hobby and I readily admit, my favorite activity. Even though I essentially read every moment I… Read More »
Categories: Book Reviews, This and That, Wyo Sal
Posted November 10, 2016
Newsflash: The world is not ending. I awoke to college students chanting, “He is not my president.” Guess what? While you breathe our air and drive on our roads and become more educated in our classrooms, yes, yes, he is. For eight years, the person for whom I did not vote… Read More »
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Posted October 27, 2016
I’ll say one thing for this election that is blessedly nearing its end… It has gotten me praying more urgently and more frequently than I ever have before. Last week, I heard one candidate talk about being pro life and appointing Supreme Court justices who believed the same. I heard another… Read More »
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Posted October 19, 2016
It was just a regular Saturday, with some errand running, cleaning, magazine reading and cooking. When the friend arrived for dinner, I announced that we were moving furniture the next day. He has a penchant for handy to have household assists that are sold on cable television very late at… Read More »
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Posted October 13, 2016
So the week has been interesting. Terrific, painful, excruciating and interesting. What I realized, for not even close to the first time, was that when things get totally out of whack, the best solution has always been and always will be simply this — call your mother. My mother has… Read More »
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Posted September 15, 2016
In early February, America celebrated the 50th Super Bowl. Our “local” team, the Denver Broncos, won it and so folks were keyed in and keyed up around here. The tiny parish held a fundraiser, selling deli trays that were delivered on the afternoon of the Super Bowl. Parishioners raised thousands… Read More »
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