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Holy Days and Holidays

Holy Days and Holidays

Today we begin a holiday weekend. A holiday can mean different things to different people. In England, the word is used to describe what we in America call a “vacation.” Here at home, a holiday is a special day off from work or school where we may plan a backyard...
Babbel or Rosetta Stone?

Babbel or Rosetta Stone?

With the relaxation of pandemic restrictions, many people are planning to resume international travel and visit faraway places. Many of these getaways will be to places where the locals speak a language different than the visiting tourist. The travelers may decide to...
Waiting

Waiting

Yesterday we observed the Ascension of Our Lord. The death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus are part of the orderly account Luke introduces at the beginning of his Gospel message. Our Lord’s ascension occurred forty days after the empty tomb was discovered on...
Lullaby

Lullaby

This weekend we celebrate Mother’s Day. We salute all moms as well as others who generously provide us with maternal love and care. The imagery of a mother cooing an infant to sleep is probably one of the best pictures of ultimate love. A simple lullaby transmits pure...
Twenty-three Skidoo

Twenty-three Skidoo

Today is April 23rd, obviously the 23rd day of the month. So, why not look at a few facts about the number 23 before we 23 skidoo (an early 20th Century slang expression that means ”let’s get out of here as fast as we can!”)? If you ever decide to watch a motorsports...