Kiddo loves cheese. And grilled onions. And bell peppers on his sandwiches. It’s no surprise that a Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich is one of his all time favorites.
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I Love You Dad
On September 26th my father, James passed from this life. May he rest in peace.
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Whenever I see pictures on Social Media of couples we know on a “Date Night” I get just a bit jealous. No, not jealous but maybe a little melancholy. Hubby and I don’t have an official Date Night.
Continue reading “Do We Need an Official Date Night?”An Inspired Supper
How has your September been thus far? It’s hard to believe, the month is nearly over. Before you know it, the holidays will be upon us.
Continue reading “An Inspired Supper”Hey Guys, It’s Wife Appreciation Day
There are so many ways to express appreciation for your wife, your life partner, the one you’ve shared your journey with. It all depends upon her.
Continue reading “Hey Guys, It’s Wife Appreciation Day”A Catholic on Perspective Ember Days
These are the last Ember Days of the Church Calendar year. Unlike the secular calendar with January 1 marking the start of a new year, the cycle of the Church is governed by the Liturgical Year. And it all begins with the birth of Christ.
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Today is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Sorrows. Feast and Sorrow – seems like such a contradiction, doesn’t it? I don’t know about you, but when I’m sad I don’t have much of an appetite.
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“Being Christian,” Pope Benedict XIV wrote, “is not the result of an ethical choice or a lofty idea but the encounter with an event.” A personal encounter no doubt, with the Holy Cross that forever seals our adoption as children of God.
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In 1513 the Catholic Churches throughout Spain first began to honor and celebrate the name Mary as an optional memorial feast. Maria is a common name in much of Spain, given to girls either as a first or middle name.
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Twenty-five years – that’s a long time ago. For some it’s more than a lifetime ago. For others it might feel like only yesterday. For many Americans, today was our Pearl Harbor Day – a day that changed the world.
Continue reading “On This Day of Remembrance”A Nativity of a Different Kind
For most of us, when we hear the word “Nativity” we immediately think of little Baby Jesus laying in a mangers, with animals nearby and angels above. Often the wise men are depicted bringing gifts. In actuality, this doesn’t happen on the night of His birth.
Continue reading “A Nativity of a Different Kind”The Fine Art of Tailgating
Once upon a time, tailgating before a game was truly a form of art. People dressed whenever in public, even for a tailgating party. Early on spectators traveled by train, arriving at the College Stadium hours before the game.
Continue reading “The Fine Art of Tailgating”It’s Food Bank Friday
Today is the 1st Friday of September. By now most children have returned to school. Vacations are over, and we’ve all settled into whatever our usual routine might be. It’s also a good time to think about others.
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Today is the first day in September – my how this year has flown by! It’s been a while since we’ve talked about all the National Observances surrounding September 1.
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Today is National Eat Outside Day. A day set aside to highlight all the positive benefits of dining outdoors. Fresh air, good company and a pleasant meal shared together is good for the soul.
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