Category Archives: Travel

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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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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Sought through prayer and meditation

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Don Watkins

The talk of Coronavirus and an ever active imagination finally got to me today and I decided to run away for awhile. After a quick trip to the dentist this morning I grabbed a coffee at The Coffee Shop and … Continue reading →

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Reluctant Warrior

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Don Watkins

I love Assisi and the Military Veterans Pilgrimage. It’s helped to make me whole. In the spring of 1972 my life was interrupted by a draft notice. I was opposed to war then and now. I think there are better … Continue reading →

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The Good Journey

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Don Watkins

As we parted company this morning my friend John said, ‘Donald, this has been the good journey.’ Indeed it has and in the space of nine days we traveled over ten thousand miles via jet aircraft, taxi, bus and on … Continue reading →

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A journey toward healing

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Don Watkins

Beyond PTSD: A Spiritual Journey into Wholeness and Love by Gregory J. Masiello My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a wonderfully insightful book which I read in less than a day. I simply could not put it down. … Continue reading →

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Peacemakers among us

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Don Watkins

Publicly resisting evil and making peace in the world are at the heart of every authentic spirituality. Unfortunately, few of us make the critical connection between the spiritual life on the one hand, and war, poverty and nuclear weapons on … Continue reading →

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We don’t get many people like you

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Don Watkins

In the past week during my stay in Tempe AZ I’ve been traveling around the area on Uber. Uber is a great way to get from point to point. It’s safe, efficient and all the drivers have been very friendly … Continue reading →

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Our changing weather patterns

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Don Watkins

It’s not news to most folks whether you’re a climate change believer or denier that our weather is getting screwy as Elmer Fudd would say. We flew from Buffalo, New York to Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday and our flight was … Continue reading →

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Uber in the Valley

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Don Watkins

Until March of this year I had not tried Uber. On a trip to Tempe AZ in March I decided to give it a try. I was skeptical and reluctant. My first ride in the valley was from my sister’s … Continue reading →

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