Category Archives: Journal

Sharing more about me, less about (almost) everything else

Cancer Concerns, Prayer, and My Family

Our number-two daughter is still getting radiation therapy for her cancer: and not enjoying the process. Well, of course not. If she sincerely enjoyed nausea, I’d have yet another reason for concern on her behalf. Our son-in-law called today, mentioning … Continue reading →

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“Dignitas Infinita”, “Infinite Dignity”: a Very Quick Look

There’s more than sex change and gender theory in the Vatican’s new “ethics document”: assuming that what hit the fan this week is the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s “Dignitas Infinita”, on Human Dignity. “Dignitas Infinita”, “Infinite Dignity”, … Continue reading →

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But on the Whole, I’m Doing Okay

As the old Minnesota saying goes, ‘it could be worse’. I got some sleep last night, and my left shoulder isn’t as badly off as my right one was, several months back. Plus, my right shoulder is far more useful … Continue reading →

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COVID-19: It’s Back

First, the good news: number-three daughter went to the emergency room Friday night, but she was back home Saturday. She’s got COVID, so this household is under quarantine. The rest of us probably have it, too; so we’re resting as … Continue reading →

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He’s Alive, I’m Forgiven, Heaven’s Gates are Open Wide

Easter Sunday: when we celebrate the best news humanity’s ever had — so far. This isn’t what I was hoping to have ready for today. This household has been having an interesting week. That’s something I may talk about in … Continue reading →

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