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“This blog is like a fusion of the Baroque ‘salon’ with its well-tuned harpsichord around which polite society gathered for entertainment and edification and, on the other hand, a Wild West “saloon” with its out-of-tune piano and swinging doors, where everyone has a gun and something to say. Nevertheless, we try to point our discussions back to what it is to be Catholic in this increasingly difficult age, to love God, and how to get to heaven.” – Fr. Z
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Category Archives: On the road
My View For Awhile: Misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye
I’ve been on the road for a few days. One needs a visit to Buc-ee’s. However, I think I will never visit one of these places on a summer weekend again unless perhaps early in the morning. I was jammed. … Read More
ROME 06/3 Day… My View For Awhile: Brooklyn to SOCOM
I was not in Rome to see today’s sunrise at 0534. Instead, I was awake to see the sunrise in Brooklyn at 0526, though I admit I went back to sleep for a while. I’ll probably stay on my feet … Read More
ROME 23/05 – Day 10: Hardness of water and freshness of brains
05:53 and 20:20 and 20:30 and it is the Feast of St. Isidore the Worker, the same who was canonized on that fateful day, 12 March 1622 by Gregory XV along with Sts. Ignatius Loyola, Francis Xavier (aka “the real … Read More
ROME 23/05 – Day 07: Blasts from the past in the present are the future?
On this lovely Roman Sunday the sun arose at 05:57 and it will set at 20:17. The Ave Maria is locked in at 20:30 right now. Eventually, this will shift in another 15 minute increment as the days get longer. … Read More
ROME 23/04 – Day 01: Arrival
At last I – we (I am with friends) – are in Rome. It is April 1 and a 1st Saturday. The Roman Station was St. John at the Latin Gate. The sun rose at 6:52 and set at 19;37. … Read More
My View For Awhile: ROMANES EUNT DOMUS!
And so it begins; the second leg. This morning brought bagels and schmear with lox and black coffee. The morning was dedicated to updating my electronics and playing some blitz against an engine. After a super fast trip into JFK … Read More
My View For Awhile: Wind at my back
My sojourn in northern parts has come to an end. It was nice to hear and feel he crunch of snow underfoot. No more. Here are a few sights and (hopefully they loaded) sounds of the last few days. Pre-prandials. … Read More
My View For Awhile: Windy Edition
I’m heading into the proverbially windy urban zone. I look forward to catching up with friends even at the cost of dealing with flights and airports. UPDATE It is still hard for me to get my head around all the … Read More
ROME 22/10 – Day 2: Still getting it together and an ASK FATHER question
The Roman sun rose today at 7:06 and will set at 18:53. The Ave Maria is slated for 19:00, which is a 15 minute shift from yesterday. Gosh, things change so fast. Breakfast today was more along the lines of … Read More
ROME 22/10 – Day 1: Getting it together
On this (N.O.) Feast of the wonderful St. Therese, (St. Remigius ) who saved my vocation, in Rome the sun rose at 7:05, and I saw it, and will set at 18:54. The Ave Maria should be rung at 19:15. … Read More
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