Category Archives: New York State

Time to man up

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Don Watkins

Yesterday on Vietnam Veterans Day I had the privilege of listening to a lecture from a guy who’s pissed that Joe Biden is president and that gas prices are high. In the spring of 1972 I registered for classes that … Continue reading →

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We have hope

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Don Watkins

Yesterday I drove one hundred forty miles east of my home to receive the first of two doses of the Moderna vaccine. I was so anxious that the night prior to that I slept very little. Last night I slept … Continue reading →

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All the statues are white

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Don Watkins

I’m at St. Mary Parish in Arcade, NY for Eucharistic Adoration and I’m facing a statue of St. Joseph. I’ve come here many times but today I’m struck by the flesh tones of the statue. I grew up in this … Continue reading →

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A day of prayer for Covid-19

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Don Watkins

We adore you, Lord Jesus Christ, here, and in all your churches throughout the world, and we bless you, for by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. St. Francis of Assisi Two years ago I was in Assisi … Continue reading →

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Run Across New York

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Don Watkins

Be part of a once in a lifetime chance to run across New York State. Many races have been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic so this might be your one chance to compete this year with thousands of other … Continue reading →

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Living in the present moment

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Don Watkins

I was listening to a Super Soul podcast with Oprah Winfrey interviewing Eckhert Tolle and as they were talking about the present moment I had a helpful insight. In the midst of all this stress and daily projection and worry … Continue reading →

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Morning thoughts

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Don Watkins

A year ago when I snapped this picture I felt the presence of a loving force for good in my life. One year later after almost two months of quarantine and thousands of deaths I’ve begun to question that presence … Continue reading →

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A leader when we needed one

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Don Watkins
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Peanut butter and jelly

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Don Watkins

Almost everyday for much of my life I’ve had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for my lunch. It’s a taste I acquired in elementary school at St. Pius X in Delevan, New York. Back then the bread was white and … Continue reading →

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This is dedicated to the people of New York

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Don Watkins

There are thousands of courageous people on the front lines of this coronavirus pandemic. The epicenter in the United States is currently New York City. I live a long way from there but I have many friends who live there. … Continue reading →

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