The anthem was too slow for my taste, but I’m particular about my Star-Spangled-Banner tempi. We were gathered at the start line, bouncing up and down to stave off the early morning chill. The national anthem, sung by a talented local law enforcement officer, signaled to us that it was almost time to get running.Continue reading >>
7 insights from Pope Francis’ interview
America Magazine published the highlights of an interview with Pope Francis from August 2013. The answers reveal a lot about our current Pope and his approach to our world. Though I plan to go back and read a few more times, my first reading helped me identify seven important insights from his statements. — 1 —Continue reading >>
Why Pope Francis is a perfect fit for today’s world
Something tells me Pope Leo the Great didn’t kiss a lot of babies. In his defense, he had his hands full keeping order in Rome a century after it was abandoned for Constantinople by the imperial leadership. Also, he had that minor chore of negotiating with Attila the Hun to prevent the destruction of theContinue reading >>
7 thoughts on money
“This is my $15,000 dog.” Overhearing that on a recent day trip to Long Island prompted a few weeks of pondering money, its nature, and its effects. Stick with me to the end to find out more about the dog. — 1 — Most money is imaginary Like many people, I log on to myContinue reading >>
On crime, women, and Southie
Over the last few days there have been attacks in Boston that are very, very close to home. I wasn’t there when they happened, though I was in the immediate aftermath, and have been following the story from not-too-far. Some of my observations are the same I have every time there is violent crime reportedContinue reading >>
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