Tag Archives: love

The Executive Officer Wants to See You

Posted on July 26, 2020 by

I had been at work a few hours taking care of the neonates in the newborn nursery at the Dispensary of Naval Air Station Albany GA. I was working the afternoon shift and as I recall I was getting ready … Continue reading →

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Warming House

Posted on September 24, 2013 by

In the past couple of weeks I’ve found myself volunteering at The Warming House. It’s a soup kitchen in downtown Olean, New York run by University Ministries of St. Bonaventure University. As a recently retired person I’ve found ample opportunity … Continue reading →

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40th Anniversary

Posted on July 26, 2013 by

I’m sitting at Dunkin Donuts across the street from St. Bonaventure University. Today began with yoga, a short drive from Franklinville to the St. Bonaventure University Chapel and a chance to gather one last time with friends and classmates from … Continue reading →

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Love your neighbor as yourself

Posted on June 25, 2013 by

The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:31 These are word easily read but not easily practiced for me. They are words whose point I missed for … Continue reading →

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It’s not just about technology

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

I use technology every day. Who doesn’t? We all flip on electric lights, Many of us drive cars. Others ride buses. Some of us have cell phones. Some of those phones are “smart” phones and others are “feature phones. Some … Continue reading →

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Love and tolerance

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Today I received an email message that was a wolf in sheeps clothing. A hateful message masquerading as a national security issue. I replied by asking the person not to send anymore of these missives. I welcomed uplifting messages but … Continue reading →

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What now?

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

I work in education and I’m employed as a technology director. Everyone is a director now. Our egos call for it. Everyone’s ego demands director status. I like to think of myself as more of a facilitator. I enable teachers, … Continue reading →

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I love

Posted on April 12, 2010 by

I’ve been thinking about love a lot lately and the people I love who have touched my life. Some are gone now. Each spring when the Veronica first appears in the lawns near our home and around the area I … Continue reading →

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Love your neighbor

Posted on December 30, 2009 by

Mark 12:30-31 continues to animate my life and my thinking. It’s often tough to do, but produces the best results. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and … Continue reading →

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Without words

Posted on May 3, 2009 by

My heart has been without words lately. I’ve not felt up to writing about anything and I think there’s a good reason for all of that. Silence is more and more apart of my days and night even though I … Continue reading →

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