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Category Archives: My View
Daily Rome (not) Shot – 509 – a prayer request
The first phase of the Italian Sojourn is wrapping up. Tomorrow I head south, first to Florence for a couple of days to visit a friend, then to Rome for the Roman phase (hence the wavvy flag). I’ll be on … Read More
POLL on a BURNING QUESTION REVISITED: The Plural of “Gin & Tonic” – Daily Rome (not) Shot – 507 – bonus video
Today was a terrific day, in that we – the Heartbeat International group – had a pleasure of visiting a center for women who need REAL health care to keep their babies. The volunteers explained the workings (and funding) of … Read More
Daily Rome (not) Shot – 504 – bonus pics
The Heartbeat trail continues! Today San Fruttuoso, which is reachable mainly by boat. It’s an old monastery, alas, not any longer. The water is amazing. We went off the track a bit to find a place that made that made … Read More
Daily Rome (not) Shot – 502 – bonus pics
The first part of the first part of the trip draws to its conclusion. We now transfer to another location and start exploring there. Afterward, a brief couple of days in a famous city and then on to Rome for … Read More
Daily Rome (not) Shot – 501 – bonus pics
I use this portable router and WIFI hotspot when I travel in these USA and abroad. Fast enough for Zoom. I can also connect my DMR (ham radio) through it. If you use my link, they reward me with more … Read More
My View For Awhile: Strangers and Italian Sojourners
I’m on my way to Italy. At first I’ll be with a magnificent group of pro-lifers in the north. Meanwhile, this is how the trip began. A not small service dog as my middle seat companion. She was very good, … Read More
My View For Awhile: Zwischenzug edition
Heading home for the brief stretch before I head to Italy. Highlights from my time in … The Rome of the West.
My View For Awhile: Just en passant
I’m off for my first air trip in a quite some time. It’s like I’d never stopped. Maybe one in twenty have a mask. It’ll be a quick one and I only have a couple of personal agenda points. Otherwise, … Read More
St. Thomas and the beating, living, healing, Heart of Love.
The nice folks at One Peter Five invited me to post a weekly column for Sundays. I’ve happily obliged. This week, I think it best to share here something of what I wrote, there.. just a few bits. By me … Read More
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