Author Archives: S. J. Tagliareni

I really don’t like the labels conservative and liberal because they don’t really fit me. I do however like to be identified as a progressive because that word enables me to respect the past and try to make the present … Continue reading →

I will vote today because some kids on a beach fought and died to give me that right.It is less than heartening that elections have become more about parties than country. One side will gloat while the other side will … Continue reading →

Sad to hear that Brittany Maynard had died over the weekend. Incredibly painful when life ends at such a tender age. There are strong opinions on both sides of her decision and certainly they must be respected. Having personally seen … Continue reading →

I loved watching the faces of children all over the city dressed in all sorts of costumes for Halloween. Many of them assume the personality of the characters they are portraying and the exuberance and joy on their faces is … Continue reading →

Feeling like I am experiencing “Tuesdays with Maury” because I had a long chat with Perry at the Bakery yesterday. He in the middle of our going over who we were said “you are blessed if your friends are still … Continue reading →

Wisdom is everywhere and everyday there are opportunities for learning. Yesterday at the Corner Bakery while waiting to pay I overheard the following conversation between Perry an elderly gentleman(even older than me) and Rita the cashier.”Perry you are always smiling … Continue reading →

Received a note from a friend who had recently suffered the loss of a loved one. Pouring over the pain in her words I realized that there was no simple answer to what she is experiencing. It is devastating to … Continue reading →

Was ant-Judaism a foothold for Nazi ant- Semitism? Why the world silence when everyone knew? Where were the Churches and what is the current view of Pius Xll? What was the lost encyclical? Would it have made a difference? Why … Continue reading →

I was reminded. last night that sudden death leaves a scar tissue that actually never goes away. I was watching the world series when one of the announcers said that Oscar Taveras the brilliant twenty two year old outfielder for … Continue reading →

I  have a wide berth for everyone’s personal beliefs and try to resist negative responses but some of the comments I have heard or read lately upset me. When you refer to persons who are gay as gremlins, or when … Continue reading →