Category Archives: a Citizen

Taking an active part in public life, working for the common good ‘in a spirit of truth, justice, solidarity, and freedom.’

Light Show in Washington; Law and Life; Masks Back On

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Brian H. Gill

I’d expected to hear about charisms during Mass this morning. I did, in the Bible readings. But the homily was about why killing innocent people isn’t a good idea, even if it’s legal. And why we should see killing innocent … Continue reading →

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Police, I-35W Bridge Collapse and All That

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

I’ll be talking about police, law enforcement and authority. But this is not a ‘political’ piece. I won’t be demonizing or deifying anyone, or demanding that Congress abolish the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Back in 2007, when part of … Continue reading →

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A Gallimaufry: Politics and Prayer, A Dragon and Turkeys

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

I woke up this morning, which is always a good thing. My memory tells me that Friday night, January 1, I didn’t sleep. At all. Maybe I dropped off for a few minutes to an hour, but even then I … Continue reading →

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Fog, Frost, Feelings: and Another Washington SNAFU

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

(Looking across the street last Saturday. (January 2, 2021)) This week’s weather has included, for the most part, dense or patchy freezing fog. I figure the weather, and Washington news, have been affecting my mood. Or should that be “has … Continue reading →

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