I remember as a child going to the Washington Zoo, and laughing at the monkeys’ antics. My mother turned to me and said “Anyone who thinks God doesn’t have a sense of humor has never watched monkeys for very long.” My Dad laughed and said, “Or people, either!” This coming … Continue reading
I’m usually the guy looking for innovation, rattling the cage, asking why we can’t color outside the lines. But not this week. This week I am acutely aware of being the guardian of a tradition, the “keeper of the flame.” This Sunday, I will again have the great honor and … Continue reading
A perfect topic to start this long-postponed blog! Today is Saint Patrick’s Day and they’ve dumped green dye in the Chicago River, corned beef and cabbage is the planned supper in many homes, and today everyone is Irish! But few people spare a thought for the real person behind the … Continue reading
This article was written on January 30, 2012, long before Paul Ryan was named or even considered as Romney’s running mate. The issue here is the utter inconsistency of beliefs, not politics. My response to Rand is not only derived from her novels, but to her philosophical writings such as … Continue reading