Author Archives: Brian H. Gill

About Brian H. Gill

I was born in 1951. I'm a husband, father and grandfather. One of the kids graduated from college in December, 2008, and is helping her husband run businesses and raise my granddaughter; another is a cartoonist and artist; #3 daughter is a writer; my son is developing a digital game with #3 and #1 daughters. I'm also a writer and artist.

Changing My Daily Prayers

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Brian H. Gill

I read David Torkington’s “The Resolution to end all Resolutions” and started a new prayer routine three years ago. My starting point was Lauds and Vespers from Liturgy of the hours. Don’t be too impressed. Lauds was recognizable after my … Continue reading →

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COVID-19: Pandemic

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Brian H. Gill

COVID-19, a coronavirus disease, has been headline news since last December. By March 11, 2020, we had more than 122,000 known cases in 120 countries and territories. 6,100 of those were serious. The March 11 death toll was 4,300 — … Continue reading →

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Another Visit

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Brian H. Gill

This household’s Christmas tree lights were lit last night. We’d kept the tree, decorations and all up well past Epiphany to be ready for a visit that started last night. Number two daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter arrived yesterday. We had … Continue reading →

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Another Storm

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Brian H. Gill

(Like the song says, “Oh, the weather outside is frightful….”) There’s a Winter Storm Warning in progress this afternoon, which may become a blizzard if the storm sidesteps a tad. Either way, it’s not a day to go for a … Continue reading →

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The Baptism of Jesus, and My Kids

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Brian H. Gill

Last week I said “we celebrate our Lord’s adoration by the magi, his baptism and the wedding feast at Cana.” I’d been talking about Epiphany. So how come this Sunday is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord? It … Continue reading →

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