Friday, September 5, 2025
After my golf outing, I called Dad to check if there were any car wash messages. There weren’t. I was about to end the call when I heard it: “HONK!” Dad had blown his nose—and the sound rivaled a tugboat. I couldn’t help but laugh. “What’s so funny?” Dad asked. “You blew your nose,” I said. “You... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, September 4, 2025
It's the Bureaucracy
Dad got a call from William. As I suspected, bureaucracy is holding things up. He’s still in prison, even though the August release timeframe he was given has come and gone. The good news is William’s spirits are strong. His faith is steady, and he knows his release is coming. He hasn’t been given a... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Not the Entrance I Expected
Not the Entrance I Expected I was psyched. Sunday marked the first Mass of the Loyola University Maryland school year. With no summer Masses, it was my first chance to be back with the Loyola church community. Adding to the occasion, five Jesuits were at the entrance greeting arrivals. I exchanged... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Open for Business
Last year, Jason Abner's Location A detail business was closed on Labor Day. This year, he is open for business. What happened was that we had a busy Labor Day last year. Feeling he missed out, Jason opted to open this year. The weather has been great, so I believe both Jason and Dad will have a... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, August 29, 2025
Where's William?
William had told Dad he would be released from prison in August. I don’t believe that to be the case—he or his daughter, Amelia, likely would have informed Dad if it were true. Now, with the weekend upon us and a Labor Day holiday on top of it, I’m not sure how feasible it would be for William to be... Sign in to see full entry.