Today I ushered at church – first time since March 15, 2020. It felt good to be so engaged. “Normal” is returning, though still the Mass has live and virtual components. There was a good attendance in the pews; and a pretty sophisticated virtual system which, I noted, utilizes six cameras – sort of an […]
There is so much happening right now, it is impossible to keep track of it. Are we a nation of the people; or a nation by and for some of the people? A not so silent war is taking place daily, most everywhere. We are a nation which supposedly reverences the rights of citizens, and […]
Two big international stories today. About the best I can do is provide a little information you may not see elsewhere. I recommend reading the April 26 letter on Haiti linked in paragraph 3 below. HAITI This day, Haiti found its way onto the front page of American news. Unfortunately, Haiti on the front page […]
Last evening I was continuing what seems to be a never-ending review of personal “archives” (what most would probably call “junk”). In yet another envelope of pictures – this from the Busch-Berning family reunion in July 1993 – I saw this picture I knew I’d taken, but had misplaced for a long time. On the […]
See also a new post for July 4 2021. Have a great 4th of July weekend. This seems to be the first “post-pandemic” weekend in 16 months. I hope and pray there isn’t bad news on the other side…. Today, I dropped in at Barnes and Noble and bought the new book, “Preventable”, by Andy […]
PRE-NOTE: I pre-plan most posts, this one, days before news came about the collapse of the building in Miami where over 100 persons are still missing, and the death toll rising. My thoughts and prayers are with all of those impacted by this tragedy. I can’t help but think back to the Haiti earthquake of […]
It is anticipated that additions will be made to this post, specifically about Church and State, and Jobs. Consider checking back at this space by the weekend. POSTNOTE, June 23 8 a.m.: See first comment at end of post, and read America Impossible. America is not “them”; it is everyone of us. Pre-Note: Take the […]
Thinking about today brought back to mind this photo from about 1920. Dad provided the photo and his always unique labeling years ago. Somebody took a picture of his Dad (my Grandpa) and younger brother (my Uncle) with the family dog, “Fosto” in what appears to be the beginning or end of winter in […]
The first official U.S. observance of Juneteenth. An opportunity from which to build a better future. Participate in an on-line zoom conversation on racism, June 30. Details here. Scroll down to Human Rights Forum. * Constructive Relationships are essential in all aspects of human life, from the most simple interpersonal to somehow preserving the planet […]
On Thursday evening, June 17, 7 p.m. CDT, there will be a Zoom conversation about the documentary film “Oslo Diaries”. All details are here. Scroll down to Third Thursday film. The on-line conversation requires pre-registration. Speaker David Schultz is a well-known speaker in this area, and the evening will be very informative. It is very […]