Monthly Archives: July 2011

St. Columban’s

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Don Watkins

I love it here along Lake Erie. Only the sound of the waves in the background and the rustle of leaves overhead break the silence. I have come here to pray and rest today. My heart is full of questions … Continue reading →

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A thousand words

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Don Watkins

It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Tonight my wife organized a picnic for my mother-in-law who has been a patient in a local nursing care facility for almost a year now. It was really … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of the Lord

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Don Watkins

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at … Continue reading →

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We are the United States of America

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Don Watkins

I love this address by a congressman with moxie. Dennis Kucinich has long been a favorite of mine. Like me he is not afraid to stand for something. Thank you Congressman Kucinich for a moving speech full of logic instead … Continue reading →

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Keeping it green

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Don Watkins

Tomorrow I will be attending a conference on learning. The name of the conference is the “IT Conference.” It means the, “Innovative Teaching Conference.” I’m sure there will be lots of innovators there. I’m going there to listen and learn. … Continue reading →

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San Damiano Cross

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Don Watkins

I’m at a meeting in the Reilly Center at St. Bonaventure University. In the room on the wall facing me is the San Damiano cross. It is emblematic of Franciscans everywhere. Tonight it’s more poignant because I’m more focused on … Continue reading →

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Anniversary

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Don Watkins

Today marks th 38th anniversary of my Dad’s death. I’ve written about it before and each time there is a different reflection for me. I’m in Arcade, NY getting my oil changed. On my way I passed the cemetery where … Continue reading →

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Sign of the times

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Don Watkins

It’s been incredibly hot and essentially no rain here where I live and it’s gotten me to pondering what it means. I’m not inclined to think that God or the Gods are punishing us for a misdeed. The earth may … Continue reading →

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Allegany County Fair

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Don Watkins

It is near 100 degrees and high humidity but I’m happy to be sitting in the grandstand at the Allegany County fair in Angelica, New York. It’s my first visit here and I’m impressed with the quality of this small … Continue reading →

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Lady Poverty

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Don Watkins

I’ve been pondering a lot lately. What do I do? Where do I go? Who or what do I serve. I have a heart to help at risk students and how do I do that best. I stopped by the … Continue reading →

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