Growing up in St. John's, Newfoundland, I would love it when a hefty snowstorm would shut down the city. For days, the strong northeasterlies blew in off the North Atlantic. The seemingly relentless snow-ladened howls whistled the wires, whitened the landscape and scurried through every drafty nook and cranny in our house....
Givers are defined by the fact that they will take care of other people with no expectation of reward. They do it precisely because they are selfless. . . . Takers are toxic. . . Most of us march somewhere in the middle....
In life there is always a llne and always someone crosses the line. In today's post, an avid hockey fan talks on such crossed line....
My skin isn't always straightforward in the way it defines me. Sometimes my skin has me mistaken for a Samoan, or an Indian, or Native American. In actuality, I'm Latino. A Latino who doesn't speak Spanish. No hablo Español. I'm as Mexican as I can be without the language, and as American as I can be without being white. Reprinted with permission from The Jesuit Post....
While you may never have heard of the Global Insufferability Index (GII) - until now - the GII plays an important role in saving the planet....
A visit to New York by Will and Kate prompted some musings on the role of the royals in today's world....
A week long camping trip becomes so much more. "We were at a crossroads bigger than the trails on Isle Royale, asking questions as big as our theology faculty could've hoped two of their graduates would ask. We were connecting all the dots and taking risks with crazy ideas, trying to ride them straight to the heart of the world, clear to the heart of God, and to the heart of our unfolding purpose on earth." Reprinted from The Jesuit Post....
Among the many things that had to be dealt with when the Jesuits left their Halifax ministry after 76 years was what to do with the extensive library....
I love the solidarity that people can show on social media. I love the fact that there is an outlet where I can Like a comment supporting those who are suffering. I love the fact that I can even change my profile picture on Facebook to a picture of support, or even the colors of a flag. At the same time, solidarity is deeper than that. Reposted with permission from The Jesuit Post....
Ever walked. biked or driven down a suburban street in the summer and seen a lemonade stand or two run by kids? Today's posting offers some valuable tips for anyone considering starting up such a Lemonade Stand....
