Today is the first-ever feast day of Father Solanus Casey. Born Bernard, and called Barney by his friends and family, Father Solanus was widely known as a powerful force for…

Any cleric or monk who seduces young men or boys, or who is apprehended in kissing or in any shameful situation, shall be publicly flogged and shall lose his clerical…

I think I'm pretty woke. I know at least six of the letters in LGBT: Extended Cut; I call prostitues and porn stars "sex workers;" and I'm extra nice to…

I finally made it back to the Dam Bar's weekly blues jam tonight. I got called up to play just as my food came out, but I survived. The host…

In the jazz world, there's a rule: always play with people better than you. If you play with people worse than you, all you're doing is feeding your own ego.…

I found out I was scheduled for two extra hours when I came into work today. It didn't really feel all that different, and I was grateful for the hours…

I took a break from writing for a few days to spend my time at home in a relaxed way. I was able to spend time with my family in…

Carla Pas, my aunt, died on July 14, 2018.Carla was an incredible woman. Generous of heart and kind of spirit, she did not have the capability to harm another person.…

Bell's Two-Hearted Ale is probably my favorite easily accessible beer. But my most favorite beer is the Trappist Rochefort 10. I was able to pick up a bottle today at…

Early to bed,And early to rise,Makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.--Benjamin FranklinThis is the quotation I had in mind when I chose my schedule for work this summer. I…