Humility, humility, humility

JULY 16, 2010 — Someone once asked St. Bernard of Clairvaux what the three most important virtues are. He famously replied, “Humility, humility and humility.” Anyone who has studied the lives of the saints will tell you that this 12th century saint had it right....

NBC’s new family-friendly TV movie

JULY 12, 2010 — In case you missed it, a new family movie is coming to NBC this Friday (July 16) at 8 pm Eastern (7 pm Central). I couldn’t resist blogging on this since the company promoting the film is none other Motive Entertainment (the company that...

Camping: Going home

OCTOBER 24, 2009 — Camping in the wilderness with three small children in a tent for three days is a unforgettable experience — even though there are some aspects of the experience that are forgettable. We’re 100 miles from home zipping down I-75 at 75 mph…...

Camping: Getting there

OCTOBER 19, 2009 — I don’t know about you, but I’m still baffled by most modern technology. I’m sitting in the passenger’s seat whizzing down I-75 at 75 miles per hour and blogging. I’ve got my AT&T air card plugged into my laptop and am connected at a speed...

The right kind of health care reform

AUGUST 24, 2009 — I used to marvel at how the U.S. Post Office could move a letter from Miami, Florida, to Fairbanks, Alaska — more than 5,000 miles — for only 44 cents! After doing a little research, I wondered no longer. The post office can’t even move my...