Monthly Archives: March 2014

We learn rather quickly that”Life is not fair.”Some are burdened from the moment of birth with physical,emotional or social limitations, and each day is a monumental struggle . I understand that reality but I do not have to shrug my … Continue reading →

After the longest winter in my personal memory I noticed an abundance of flowers and buds on the trees yesterday. It was a reminder that there are times in life when personal sorrow or misfortune can feel like there is … Continue reading →

Tomorrow is my granddaughter Erica’s seventh birthday. She has been an exceptional blessing that in many ways has been a perpetual gift to our family. She wakes up with a smile, and has such an infectious love of life that it rekindles  … Continue reading →

It always amazes me when I learn something new that is so obvious that I missed it for years. The past is beyond change because in reality it only exists in memory.We can talk about it ,watch videos that conjure … Continue reading →

A friend recently told me that he is very much like an onion. I was quite confused by that statement so he explained the comparison. The outside of an onion is usually dry, and not very attractive, but as the … Continue reading →

A wise professor once told me in Graduate school that whenever you are confronted with a problem spend more time on a solution then on the problem. He went on to say that when we spend endless hours on telling … Continue reading →

One night while I was on duty at Holy Trinity rectory the phone rang at 3 a.m..I answered the phone and a female voice asked to speak to Father Murphy. I responded by telling her that Father Murphy was sleeping but … Continue reading →

I believe that everyone could benefit from having a life coach,someone who periodically would explore with a person her goals and concerns.This wonderful resource because of financial constraints, or other challenges is not always readily available, but it is possible … Continue reading →

We grow up with the inveterate belief that we are entitled to life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness. These are wonderful inalienable gifts, but the one that often confuses people is happiness. Sometimes it is equated with joyful feelings that are somewhat … Continue reading →

I have always loved the expression”Life is more than the number of breaths you take. It is about the things that take your breath away.”It can be a song,a sunset,the love of another,the laughter of a child or so many … Continue reading →