Thursday, February 9, 2017

Fatima: A Celebration 100 Years in the Making

"Pope St. John Paul II, patron of party planners.
"No, that’s not any sort of official title, but it certainly fits. And it’s a good one to keep in mind in 2017 as the world marks the 100th anniversary of Our Lady’s visit to three young children in Fatima, Portugal."


Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Revenge of the Novelist

The pen is mightier than a lot of things. Including schoolmate bullies.

Just keep writing. (And do your best to avoid lawsuits.)

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Living with a Living Language

"And don't get me started on spelling and grammar in texts!" says the defender of proper English.
Just keep writing. (RU alright with that?)


Friday, January 20, 2017

7 Ways to Say 'Thanks' to God

My latest at Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly.
I should have posted this sooner. So much for my "less procrastinating" resolution for 2017.
7 Ways to Say 'Thanks' to God


A Writer's Child

It's not always easy growing up with a parent who's a writer.
Just keep writing. (And be patient with the little ones.)

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Teachers Can Be So Demanding

It's always something.
Just keep writing. (And thank a teacher that you know how to.)