Monthly Archives: January 2010

Those of English heritage, bewildered by the state of the world today (in relation to religion), would do well to remember a part of our own history … On this day [January 16th] 429 years ago, the English Parliament outlawed … Continue reading →

The following quotes are from Elder Paisius the Athonite … We should neither create problems in the Church nor magnify the minor human disorders that occur, so as not to create greater evil and the wicked one rejoice. He who … Continue reading →

Uhm … just got home, 9:30 PM, from home blessings. My first home blessing was at 7:40 AM; the last blessing of the day was at 7:40 PM, followed by a big dinner. All told, I think my “home blessing … Continue reading →

What a difference 3 years makes! When I originally posted this piece (back in 2007) Michael Jackson was alive, Paula Abdul was a judge on American Idol (and Simon wasn’t leaving), Barry Bonds was relevant … and Barack Obama was … Continue reading →

Most mornings I get up at 4:20 AM. By 4:30, I’m doing Morning Pages (3 pages, college-ruled, long hand). Why so early? Because the Missus and I walk from 5-6 AM; from that point on, the day’s a roller coaster. … Continue reading →