Faithful Departed — Ed McMahon
During that third week of June when we lost King of Pop and the Queen of Pinup on the same day, it was easy for…
read moreDuring that third week of June when we lost King of Pop and the Queen of Pinup on the same day, it was easy for…
read more“Captain” Lou Albano (1933-2009) — professional wrestling legend and star of Cyndi Lauper videos — was what my grandmother called “a nice Italian boy.” Never…
read moreAs the holiday season draws nearer, so do my responsibilities as a mother and college professor. Meeting work deadlines, traveling for business, attending committee meetings,…
read moreDuring my many years of volunteer service (primarily in hunger relief organizations), I’ve witnessed a frustrating phenomenon. While people (admirably) tend to focus on opportunities…
read moreGrowing up in one of Canada’s English-speaking provinces, I experienced a faith that was passed on to me at home, at Mass, and at Catholic…
read moreIt was just the beginning of the season… the April dew still lingered on the short blades of grass, the electricity and excitement for a…
read moreWhile music fans often cling to memories of their first concert experience, I vividly remember the very first music video I watched — Michael Jackson’s…
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