Spiritually Speaking Blog Insights

In a fit of frustration we have all probably cried out “Why me?”.  Small inquisitive children badger ceaselessly “why”?  Oscar Wilde wrote that the two most important days of your life are the day your were born and the day…

Sister Mary Vodka to the rescue! Are you burdened with the pangs and pains of guilt:  the fear of failure, the stress of not being “good enough” and missing the mark of perfection that you seek. I have recorded a 25…

The sign in the parking lot read “Customer Parking only”.  I had an appointment in the office around the corner from the shopping center with street parking being the only available space for my car.  My business was not quite in the…

We’ve all heard this spiritual lesson “Love your neighbor as yourself”.  Have you ever stopped to think how you love yourself?  Hopefully my treatment of my fellow man is not how I treat myself.  Watch how you treat yourself.  Listen to your…

The cancelled flight caused the long line at the customer service counter in the airport.  The delayed passengers awaited their turn to talk to the ticket agent for rerouting arrangements.  One hurried gentlemen losing his patience, broke out of the…

Planning seems to be a big part of life…the 20 year career plan, marriage, children, setting aside money for the kid’s college fund, grand children, and future retirement with leisurely travels, etc.  Our life seems to be mapped out according to plans,…

On our trip through Italy, Joe and I had the opportunity to visit Leonardo’s Last Supper (Cenacolo Vinciano) in the refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria della Grazie in Milan.  Although I had seen many replicas and pictures, seeing…

Can a rich man get into heaven?  Is it really as difficult as a camel getting through the eye of a needle?  The age old religious views divided heaven and earth, body and soul disparaging the human body with the…

“Adult Truths” was forwarded to me, describing humorous ideas surrounding us in our daily lives.  Here’s a sample:  1) “Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong.” 2) How the heck are supposed to…

Joe and I have been enjoying the sights and savors of Italy the past couple of weeks. Traveling in a foreign country takes us out of our status quo causing us to wonder “why” things happen the way that they…

Joe and I are enjoying the Italian Rail service as we make our way from Milan, Lake Como, Cinque Terre, and Florence.  I personally understand why they say, “don’t pack more than you can carry.”  My 7 pairs of shoes…

Buongiorno! Joe and I are in Italy celebrating his 65th birthday.  We spent the last 3 days in Milan, enjoying the beautiful city sights, the delicious foods, and of course the vino!  Thursday we taking the Italian rail to Lake…