Words have power


Below is an article form my local community newspaper, I thought it was worth sharing…. Who doesn’t love the power of words? By Susan Willett In my business, one has to love words. True, some of my favorites and most often used remain unprintable in a family (or any other) newspaper, but still, one simply … Continue reading Words have power

Are you the Fox: A Lenten Reflection


Image via Wikipedia 31 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.” 32 He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will keep on driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will … Continue reading Are you the Fox: A Lenten Reflection

Our Lady of Guadalupe and a wedding


As part of my vacation in Mexico City (truth be told, I am here as best man in my friend's wedding) I had the opportunity to visit a Holy place, Our Lady of Guadalupe, (link). What an. Honor it was, but I was a little sad to find out that the week prior to my … Continue reading Our Lady of Guadalupe and a wedding

9/11: How it’s changed American and me…


With the 10 year anniversary of 9/11 upon us, I thought I would take the time to reflect a little on the event and how I have seen America change and how I have changed. First off, we all are 10 years older, maybe wiser, but that can be debated. It’s hard to imagine still that … Continue reading 9/11: How it’s changed American and me…

American Catholic Council hits Detroit and Archbishop Allen Vigneron hits back


This past weekend was an exciting time in Detroit for Catholics. The city was host to the American Catholic Council (Read here). Now let me be clear, this is a dissident group, they are Catholic only by name, and I do not support them and anyway. So, you may be asking yourself, why than, was … Continue reading American Catholic Council hits Detroit and Archbishop Allen Vigneron hits back

My Life, My Faith.. So Far


Image via Wikipedia As a youth I can remember my faith being a very important part of my life. I use to look forward to CCD class, I went to St. Brendan's in Detroit, and we would attend CCD after school. I would walk there from school than walk home. I loved the classes, I … Continue reading My Life, My Faith.. So Far

Intimate Conversations


Last night I had a intimate chat with my nephew, he is a 17 year old young man who originates from Cameroon Africa. He has only been in this country for a few years, and I have only known him for 1.5 years or so, well maybe closer to 2 years now, but what ever. … Continue reading Intimate Conversations

Open Arms


With the 4th of July nearly upon us, I thought I would take a moment to talk about freedom, freedom worth fighting for.   The 4th of July, an American holiday, our day of independence. We learn about it in school, Paul Revere yelling “The British are coming, The British are coming!” and we all … Continue reading Open Arms