Monthly Archives: December 2014

Reprinted from Senior Correspondent: By Philip E. Jenks Winter has not chilled the ongoing protests over the summer slayings of unarmed African American men by police. Clergy and religious leaders have been major players in the demonstrations. Some, like Al … Continue reading →

For four members of our family, a trip to Rome in November was the spiritual highlight of the year. Yes, we saw Pope Frank. Twice. (I included some details in an earlier piece: http://bit.ly/1tAiweK). The man in white is an undisputed international celebrity, … Continue reading →

I was in the attic this morning, searching for a drawing I made in 1964. I didn’t find the drawing but I discovered several long-lost items including two scrapbooks, a large framed family portrait, and a functional paper cutter. I hauled the items … Continue reading →