Out With The Old — Or Not?

I watched a video today in which Thoreau was quoted as saying, “Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes.” The video was by Patagonia…

Decisions, Decisions

As a Resident Assistant at the University of Scranton, one of my jobs was to promote activities being held in our building. This usually involved…

Taking It to the Bank

As reforms begin at the Vatican Bank, more officially known as the Institute for the Works of Religion, Pope Francis has also taken on global,…

Spring (Cleaning) Is in the Air

It’s spring! Well, on the calendar at least. No matter the temperature, many are feeling their spirits lighten. We’re waking up from winter hibernation. We’re…

The Pope’s (Simple) New Digs

Pope Francis has announced that he will not be living in the papal apartment but rather will remain in the Vatican guesthouse where the cardinals stayed during the conclave. (He’ll upgrade to a slightly larger room in the guesthouse so he can receive visitors in a larger living room.)

Simple Work

I am a workaholic. When I have a job to do I am almost obsessive about it. Especially working in education, there is just so…