Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore announced Sept. 19 that it has received a $1.75 million gift, one of the largest program-specific gifts in the institution’s history.Read More
Now that the IRS has ruled that “married” gay couples may enjoy preferential tax benefits, can someone please tell me why single people should be singled out (no pun intended) to pay higher rates?Read More
We’re homeowners again. One day we will actually have everything in the house and the boxes will be empty and I will find the boys’ winter clothes.For now what we have is an almost entirely empty house and a rotating schedule of contractors stopping by to fix a few thingsRead More
“First keep the peace within yourself,then you can also bring peace to others.”– Saint Thomas a Kempis The serenity of a summer sunset on Singer Island, Florida (June 26, 2012 photo by Patti Murphy Dohn)Most people are familiar with the Serenity Prayer, the simple prayer often used by those involved inRead More
Despite having two degrees in English, it’s rare that I find the time to read. Chasing after two boys and their messes; planning lessons, teaching and grading; and of course, commuting, all take up a great deal of my time. Thanks to Audible, I’m able to enjoy a good bookRead More
UPDATE: EVENT POSTPONED Forty years after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision legalized abortion throughout the country, hundreds of pilgrims are expected to walk in support of life.Read More