We visited Thailand in the summer of 2000 and lived there from 2001 through October 2006. Fran, my wife, taught at International schools, starting with Rose Marie’s Academy. I taught at a Thai public school called Preasertislam. When I wasn’t...
Perhaps that’s not accurate. Perhaps I should have said, “We need to rescue our Democracy.” However, one party at a time. So, I suggest starting with the GOP.I had been a Democratic activist and Precinct Committeeman until I was...
I retired as a Roman Catholic Deacon in June of 2011 after 27 years serving the Church, mostly in Clinton, IA, but also for about five years in Thailand. About three years before retiring, I was eliminated from the preaching schedule because of a homily I had...
As to be expected, Charles Krauthammer rips President Barack Obama’s agreement with Iran in Sunday’s [November 24, 2013,]Quad City Times article, “A Rescue Package for the Mullahs.” Opposite is the column by David Ignatius, “Deal...
In an article by Joshua J. McElwee, published on Thursday, October 31, 2013, by The National Catholic Reporter titled “Vatican Asks for Parish-Level Input on Synod Document,” he reports that Pope Francis is asking the world’s Catholic bishops to...
