It is Monday, and my meditations begin with pitchers who toss existential curveballs harder than Sandy Koufax or Sal Maglie. It all started with a shower thought because where else do life’s greatest epiphanies occur? You see, folks like me, on the “distinguished” side of the age spectrum, are constantly bombarded with articles about the…
Influencer
The word “influencer” has permeated our vocabulary with the stealth of an armadillo sneaking across the Texas border. Just a few years ago, it was a niche term, and now it’s inescapable. People who sway our opinions on everything from music to politics are crowned influencers, even the Vatican is considering a millennial saint as…
Grateful For The Light
In The Chosen, Mary Magdalene’s words about being “grateful for the light” struck a chord. We see a stark contrast between the darkness that consumed her before encountering Jesus and the light that now fills her life. While darkness still appears, it no longer frightens her. While my life hasn’t mirrored Mary’s dramatic transformation, I…
How Long
“Oh Lord, how long?” (Psalm 6:3). The anguished cry of David in the Psalms echoes through the ages. Even the righteous Job lamented, “I cry out to you, God, but you do not answer me” (Job 30:20). These verses remind us that we’re not alone in feeling frustration with our circumstances and questioning God’s role…
Being Silly
Rose Franken’s observation, “Anyone can be passionate, but it takes real lovers to be silly,” resonates, reminding us that shared laughter fosters profound intimacy. In our daily lives, especially within this demanding world, it’s easy to get caught up in the gravity of our work. We find ourselves overly absorbed in details, potentially overlooking the…