It’s easier than ever to hook up today. Ways of dating have changed dramatically with the rise in popularity of dating apps. The most notable one, Tinder, is often used…
Tinder’s Not So Tender
CHANGING THE WORLD STEP BY STEP
What better way to start 2016 than by watching HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD (2015),a documentary about a group of people who wanted to make a difference? They set about changing the…
Prayers and Wishes For 2016
When I was growing up, I prayed a lot, the usual, for myself and for my family. Today, I continue to pray for my family but now, among my many…
Heroes In Our Midst
As a writer, I’ve been inspired to write about events in life that matter, whether they be small or large. In today’s world, with dangers magnified by the media and…
Cover Reveal for THE RUBBER FENCE
I’m very excited to announce the cover reveal for The Rubber Fence, my second novel. The cover was designed by Ares Jun. The story, which largely takes place on a psychiatric…
A Priest is Just a Man
I just finished reading The Bishop’s Man by Linden MacIntyre, a great read following Pope Francis’s recent visit to America and his acknowledgement of the past sins of some Catholic priests.…
Accepting Differences at Ground Zero
I watched the televised broadcast of Pope Francis at Ground Zero. To say it was moving would be an understatement. I saw the pontiff embrace an imam and a rabbi,…
How A Fly Inspired Me To Self-Publish
Inspiration comes in many forms. Yesterday, I had coffee with a woman who had bought my book and wanted me to sign it. She’s a writer, and from the background…
Behind Closed Doors In The Fifties
I look back at the Fifties with fondness. They seemed like innocent times, but a lot was going on behind closed doors. On the surface, everything looked rosy. Moms and…
A Prince Among Men
On this Father’s Day, I look back and remember my dad, who was a prince among men. Tall, handsome and smart, he didn’t make his mark on the masses, but…