As I’m reading through the January 2010 monthly newsletter of the Knights of Columbus Abbot Pennings Council #3955, an overwhelming feeling hits me, and that’s the feeling of pride.
I’ve been a knight for six years. I remember back when a friend of mine recruited me to become a member of this group. Though he explained [...]

Tricia and I saw Styx at the Brown County Fair on Thursday night. It was a fantastic concert, well beyond my expectations!

Styx has been my all-time favorite band since high school. The first album I ever bought by any artist was The Grand Illusion by Styx in 1977. I actually got it on cassette tape [...]

This is one of those stories that’ll simply warm your heart. I heard about it on CNN this morning, and while looking for more info on the internet, found that the one web site that has the story seems to be down. The story was written by Marianne Hale of The News Enterprise in Shelbyville, [...]

What a week this has been! Two significant events this week have filled my heart with gratitude and hope.
First, it’s difficult to describe how inauguration day made me feel. The only thing I can think of is to tell you the words that come to mind as I reflect on the day:
moved, inspired, proud, grateful, [...]

It’s been a month since I last wrote, but I’ve been thinking a lot. Quite a lot. And I realize that this blogger has been doing a lot of complaining and ranting lately. I don’t know why. I suppose it’s political season and I’m seeing and hearing a lot that I don’t like. But tonight, [...]

There are a number of comedians who I consider quite funny. These are the ones who are worthy of my time to set the recorder, and more importantly, worthy of space on my DVR. That list hasn’t changed much in recent years. But I just caught John Caparulo on Blue Collar Comedy: The Next Generation [...]

I’m listening to the Eagles new CD Long Road Out Of Eden, again. In the several years that I’ve been blogging, I’ve never felt so compelled to write about a CD like I do now. You must add this to your collection.
Their first studio album in 28 years, it was released 11 days ago and [...]

Today is Priesthood Sunday in the United States. Catholics around the country are offering thanks and recognition to those men who have answered God’s call to serve. I had never heard of Priesthood Sunday until this year (it was only started a few years ago). But I’ll tell you, it’s opened my eyes, and made [...]

My daughter, Casey, and I went to the Packer game together tonight. The Packers played the Jacksonville Jaguars in their 3rd pre-season game. I’ve got to show you this cool photo. No, not the one over there on the right…the thumbnail below.
Early in the 2nd quarter, Packers rookie Desmond Bishop made a nasty hit on [...]

I stepped on the scale back on May 3, as I do on ocassion, and the needle moved around to an all-time high of “255″. And I figured, that’s about enough. So I decided to get healthy.
I used to be in pretty good shape, 25 years ago. Tennis was my game. I played in high [...]

Last year, I wrote in this blog about CNN Pipeline, an online news service supported by paid subscriptions. It’s been a godsend! Well, the folks at CNN have determined that their subscriber base is not large enough to continue the service. So, it’s gone.
However, in its place is CNN Video. This is even better. Like [...]

So, American Idol season 6 is over. And my pick didn’t make it. But it sure looks like this guy’s got a great head on his shoulders, he’s got a great family, a deep faith in God and he indeed has a bright future.
U.S. Navy Petty Officer Phil Stacey was voted off American Idol [...]