When we were waiting to adopt, one of our social workers told us that getting to know our child would be like unwrapping a surprise Christmas gift.I was thinking of that this week as I watched our 4-year-old son at his swim lesson.Happy to see Mama, but too busy toRead More
George Washington and Bishop John Carroll Happy Presidents’ Day!!Formerly known as Washington’s Birthday, this federal holiday celebrates the contributions of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, as well as all our nation’s presidents over the course of our history. First U.S. Bishop:Bishop John Carroll, the first bishop (and later archbishop) in theRead More
Tony Magliano concluded that living as a homeless man – at least for a very brief period – was the best way to understand what it’s like to have no place to call home.Read More
The first time it snowed this year it was magical.Even the second time was pretty amazing.Since then I've lost track.Yesterday—with the help of a kind neighbor with a snow blower—we (meaning John) got to this point.Only to wake up to this scene this morning.You might think Leo and Daniel wouldRead More
“Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.”--Saint Augustine Happy Valentine's Day!! Today much of the world celebrates romantic love. It is a day marked by the delivery of expensive flowers, extravagant chocolates and candy, pricy greetings cards, and reservations at packed restaurants withRead More