Monthly Archives: February 2003

I learned that Mr. Rogers died today of cancer at the age of 74. I found some posts on the HMS blog about this. I watched him daily as a child. I never knew that he was the voice and … Continue reading →

I guess you thought I was going to write about Vanilla Ice. Nope, you’re wrong. I’m going to write about the ridiculous weather we’ve had here in Memphis. I have been here three and a half years, and I’ve never … Continue reading →

I had someone ask on a comment what music I have been buying if not secular. Well, I’ve bought some hymn CDs, one Gregorian chant CD, but most of what I’ve bought has been praise music. Although I don’t think … Continue reading →

Being the electronics nut that I am, I buy some DVDs now and then. One thing I really found aggravating is the way the darn things are taped shut. There is cellophane over the whole thing. Once that is opened, … Continue reading →

The New York Times has an interesting article today on the CD. Sales are declining. I never know if this really means that an industry is in danger or if someone is only going to make $800 million instead of … Continue reading →

From Jeanetta’s site, I found a link to this article on the existence of Hell. It’s amazing how people will say that we shouldn’t teach about Hell as though our simple unbelief will abolish it. This is as silly as … Continue reading →

I had a very strange dream last night. I remember it quite vividly. I was going to an 8:15 AM Mass in another parish. There was food available for after Mass, but I accidentally took a bit right before Mass … Continue reading →

Happy birthday, Dad and Kristin! Both my dad and my sister have the same birthday, and it is today.

A Reuters article suggests that, in Oregon, more people are opting to end their lives by assisted suicide than in years past. I wonder how we will ever expect better palliative care to be developed if we just take the … Continue reading →

Here in Memphis, I’m seeing a growing number of places that have tip jars. Go to almost any restaurant, coffee shop, doughnut shop, or ice cream place, and they will have a little jar for you to drop money in. … Continue reading →