A Beacon of Light

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“Death ends a life, not a relationship.” Mitch Albom Yesterday, July 31st, was the feast day of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. It was also the eighteenth anniversary of my Dad’s unexpected death. Again this year, I spent a good part of the day walking in The City. I began my walk at the Glen Park…

“The spirit is  strong and our  culture is vibrant.”   Edmund Bartlett  Jamaica Tourism Minister Jamaica, with its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, white sand beaches, and warm hospitality, has captured the hearts of people from around the world. Many famous personalities have been touched by Jamaica in their lives, whether through its music, culture, or natural…

“Showing gratitude is one of the simplest, yet most powerful things humans can do for each other.” Randy Pausch It’s really quite simple: If you feel grateful, express your gratitude. William Arthur Ward explains this best with these words of wisdom: “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” Why would we ever do…

“Siblings are like  branches of a tree.  We grow in  different directions,  yet our roots  remain as one.”  Author Unknown I had an absolutely amazing day yesterday. My brother, Tom, is in town visiting from his home in Los Angeles where he teaches at Loyola-Marymount University. Since he is a Jesuit priest, he stays at…

“Having traveled  initially to get away,  ultimately we travel  to come home.”   Mary-Lou Weisman “All good things must come to an end” is a proverb that dates back to the writings of Geoffrey Chaucer in the 1300s. The saying reminds us that nothing lasts forever — that all things and situations are temporary. It is…

“A bed and breakfast  is a home  away from home,   with better breakfast  and fewer chores.” Unknown Life is consistently full of surprises. When Kathy and I arrived in Eureka last Monday, we were pleasantly surprised to see our accommodations for the week. The Hydrangea Inn, a bed and breakfast owned and operated by Renée Chappelle,…

“Love is a verb, and kindness is its practice.” C.S. Lewis We’re packing up and leaving Eureka this morning. Before we go, however, we’ll spend one last bit of time visiting with Kathy’s brother, John, and his wife, Linda. Kathy and I decided to stay in a bed & breakfast during our visit here in Eureka, but we…

“The redwoods, once seen,… create a vision that stays with you.” John Steinbeck   Kathy and I have been in Eureka for for only four days, yet we’ve experienced exactly what we came here to do: (1) spend quality time with Kathy’s brother, John, and his wife, Linda; (2) explore the beauty and history of the region; and (3)…