Past
Origin Story
Today at work, an older couple came in to pick up their tax return. We chatted for quite some time and they told me about the husband’s grandfather who immigrated here from Czechoslovakia. After he arrived, he settled in the Western Plains and was a homesteader. The couple was still living on that same property. […]
Every Life is a Story
I listened to a reflection by Fr. Mike Schmitz this morning. The idea that he expanded on was a simple, yet incredibly deep truth. At least, to me it was deep and there were times during the day when I thought of it. He said, “Every life is a story, every person is an author, […]
Generous Founders
Today I went with a group of friends to a museum which was the oldest house in the city. The beautifully preserved brick house was built in 1873 by a former military man. He was good friends with and served under the general who was a founding father of the city. Both of the men […]
A Little Church History
This evening I had dinner with 2 friends. One was a priest. The 2 of them talked a lot about church history such as King Henry VIII who broke away from the Catholic Church because he wanted to get a divorce and started the Church of England. They talked about church treasures such as St. […]
God’s Life Directions
Today I visited for a while with an older couple that I know. The gentleman recalled the things he had done that kept him very busy after his “retirement”. He was just wondering what he should do next when he received the scary news that he had cancer. There was some period of time that […]
Yolanda Renee King
This morning I saw an interview with 17 year old Yolanda Renee King who was in town for an event remembering her grandfather, Martin Luther King Jr. She was incredibly well spoken and her looks even resembled her grandfather. During the interview, she talked about how important it is to choose the option for peace […]
Selling Things
When my dad was putting together the family genealogy books, he sorted hundreds of extra photos into envelopes for friends and extended family. A couple weeks ago, I contacted 3 cousins who I have not kept in touch with and asked if I could mail them their packet. I heard from 2 of them who […]
Conversion for Conversion
Today I talked with the Campus Minister of the Newman Center and learned more about her. She said that she wasn’t raised Catholic, but participated in Christian and Catholic groups, particularly after she graduated from high school. As she explored different religions, she started to attend Mass with a friend and their family. The more […]
Race Cars and Cousins
Yesterday I learned that the cousin I just met drives a dragster. It was ironic because my grandson is currently moving to work for a race team. That has been his dream since he was born. My cousin had a family get together this evening and he had his dragster stored there. I was excited […]
Memory Lane
Today I left my aunt’s house and headed for the town where my parent’s were born and raised. I had been in contact with the museum there about donating some of my treasures. They were my first stop. The young woman who I had been in contact with appreciated the historical items. We talked about […]
Still Finding God 