History, Real Life, and Faith
We all found passion in 2010 Italy. While visiting our godson in Rome, we were treated to the “best gelateria” in the Eternal City. Located just a couple of blocks north of the Pantheon, Giolitti sold gelato, candy, and other Italian treats. Devin, who worked for the UN, waved to a bank of gelato flavors–more than 100–and advised us to select…
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Have you seen Les Miz? Do you know the stories, the quotes, from the actual book? “People are ignorant of things they ought to know, and know things of which they ought to be ignorant. They are crude and impious.” ~Victor Hugo, Les Miserables What to make of the stage and film productions of Les Miserables? I’ve pondered that question…
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6 Things to pray about in the middle of the night.
Fear for children’s travel as a catalyst for prayer. A true story.
A wedding in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, once prompted thoughts on character. As in my character. On Sunday morning, I went in search of church. My first thought was the Catholic Church directly across the street from our Hard Rock resort. I’ve done well over the years in foreign lands by attending Mass. I usually can follow what the service and…
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Do you have self-proclaimed bored kids? Don’t believe it. They’re just baiting you. As the creator of Mrs. Ule’s Mean and Cruel Summer School, I have ideas for “entertaining” children. 1.Teach them to cook. I don’t mean Betty Crocker‘s brownies or even the alleged macaroni and cheese that comes in a box. I mean honest-to-goodness, get out a knife and learn how…
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