Category Archives: Being Catholic

Trying to live as if loving God, and my neighbors, matters

On This Date in Some Year, Not Much Happened

That’s not true, actually. A quick check told me that stuff happened on February 3rd: 1488: Bartolomeu Dias landed in Mossel Bay 1690: Colony of Massachusetts issued paper money, first in the Americas 1793: Enlightened French leaders removed insufficiently liberated … Continue reading

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Groundhog Day, and Me in Three Words

It’s February 2nd, Groundhog day. It’s a North American tradition, one of Punxsutawney’s local events and — at least in my country — national news. Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow this year. “Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of … Continue reading

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A Family Visit is Still in Progress: Kids and Adoption

Yesterday’s visit continues. Granddaughter and I have enjoyed watching cartoons. I’m looking forward to reading her a book from my childhood, plus another from my father’s and mine. Our granddaughter’s parents are her ‘real’ parents in practical terms. And they … Continue reading

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Weather: But Mostly Desks and Principles

“Oh, the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful….” This morning’s forecast reminded me of “Let It Snow.” But the weather outside isn’t frightful. Overcast, with a promise of freezing drizzle in the forecast, yes. Frightful, not … Continue reading

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After a Dozen Years, Something (Sort of) New

I started “A Catholic Citizen in America” on September 16, 2008; as a Blogger blog. Time passed. By 2016, I was having technical issues with Blogger. Then, in May of 2016, the service’s zeal to protect users and viewers from … Continue reading

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