Giving thanks every day

There are many Catholic and other Christian families all around the world who begin each of their meals with the practice of saying 'grace'.Used in this context of a prayer said before a meal, grace literally means 'thanksgiving'. You are supposed to be thanking God for the gift of His bounty supplying the most basic … Continue reading Giving thanks every day

Monday morning quarterback

There is so much going on right now that one entry here needs to be devoted to a number of topics. So, I'm driving home after dropping my daughter off at her boyfriend's home this past Friday evening and one of her neighbors has their house decorated for Christmas. I mean, that would make it … Continue reading Monday morning quarterback

Happy Thanksgiving to you, happy birthday to me

On this coming Tuesday, I will turn 46 years old. Two days later is Thanksgiving. It is the closest that my birthday ever comes to actually falling on the holiday, which it will never exactly meet. Thanksgiving is celebrated always on the fourth Thursday in November, and if you do the calculating you will see … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving to you, happy birthday to me