Handicapped Parking
I don’t know about you, but I am so sick of handicapped parking spaces. Every time I’m going to the mall or the movies, I see an empty space in prime position, approach it, and wham! A blue “handicapped” sign … Continued
Sowing the Seeds of Doubt
Sometimes, the best tactic for dealing with enthusiasm is to dampen it. You don’t want to squash it completely, because it’s hard for people to live without hope, but pouring a pailful of frigid doubt over someone’s head can inspire … Continued
The “B” Team Choir
It was the Easter Vigil and my wife and I sat in our pew. The Vigil is part of the three day spiritual marathon for Catholics known as the Easter Triduum. Spread over three days, the services are all part … Continued
The Unfriend
I have a sad announcement today. It is with deep regret that I have to announce the loss of a friend on Facebook. Someone I’ve known since high school just unfriended me. Despite my best efforts to keep this cyberfriendship … Continued
Ambushed at the Gas Pump
Noise. You can’t escape it. Used to be you could pull up to the gas pump, pop open the gas cap, and pump the tank full while enjoying the peaceful sounds of passing traffic and getting high on fumes. Now, … Continued