Planet Pariah
I am a pariah. When I speak to people, they step back. When they see me coming down the street, they cross over to the other side. When I enter a store or cafe, I have to cover my face … Continue reading Planet Pariah
Tag: fear
“You Get Used to It”
Over drinks this week with a friend, we eventually got around to some philosophical analysis. You know, the kind that comes after you’ve gone through the inside baseball at work and exchanged family updates. You can tell when the conversation enters … Continue reading “You Get Used to It”
The Incorrupt Heart
I went to see an incorrupt heart this week. It belonged to Saint Jean Vianney (1786-1859), who served as a parish priest in Ars, France and was canonized as a saint of the church by Pius XI in 1925. Vianney … Continue reading The Incorrupt Heart
Baseball & Other Fantasies
I live in a fantasy world. That may be true for most of us, but in my case some of the fantasies have become real. Once, I was a church organist and played for three Masses on Sunday. Well, it … Continue reading Baseball & Other Fantasies
