One of the more striking developments over the summer has been the renewal of an old friendship. David was my best friend in my youth (middle school/high school). Most evenings we would meet up to play chess and often during the day we would play together or walk or talk. I went to tye public school, David to the Catholic school. In many ways we ( Read more... )

So it's only been one week. Not too bad. a week or so ago I received an email from my son with a quote from Henri Nouwen. That prompted me to pick up. a couple of Henri' books and I spent much of my reading time tho last week with "Sabbatical Journey" It is, perhaps, the third or fourth time I've read that book (I like memoirs and diaries. " ( Read more... )

The General Chapter is over now ad we are getting back to normal. The two week experience of the Norbertine Order's international dimension has been invigorating and joyful. Of course it was easy for me - I had no special responsibilities, just to be welcoming and helpful and to pray with the international community. As I mentioned recently, it ( Read more... )

The headline events here have been two group of guests on campus here at St Norbert: the Green Bay Packers have been in residence for the summer training camp. The General Chapter of the Order of Premontre (Norbertines) is also happening in these two weeks ( Read more... )

So much for good intentions - I thought I could be more regular in posting but that hasn't been the case. "My bad" as some folks say. I am no more disciplined in journaling than I am in the rest of my life. No good excuse. Yes, we began the semester....and, yes, it has been busy. I have two very full classes. extra attention to medical needs ( Read more... )

Finally a wisconsin winter! Our weather had been unusually mild and dry with only a light snowfall for Christmas - until Thursday which gave us a serious storm.. plus more yesterday. The last two days or so had subzero temps. Today was a bit warmer and bright and sunny but still more or less normal for January. All well and good even if I am not ( Read more... )

Ah. Luna! I was awakened from a little nap by a delivery - a friend brought a cup of Luna coffee. That makes for a very good day. The manager at Luna has been sending FB messages telling me that she misses me and various other folks tell me that notice my absence. It feels good to be missed and to be wanted, although I am a little embarrassed ( Read more... )

I can see the surface of my desk....well, at least part of it. Believe me, that is real progress. I don't think my "space" has ever been so bad. So it is a beginning ( Read more... )

To state the obvious: I am alive. I am also home from the hospital. I must say that I was deeply impressed by the kindness of the nurses and staff at Bellin Hospital and, indeed, the kindness and generosity of many people over the last weeks ( Read more... )

It has been way too long since I've posted here. Frankly it is mostly because of issues with my computer that make it vexing to enter text - I have horro stories about tasks that should take maybe an of sustained writing....but it took four or five hours to do it. I manage the much shorter notes on Facebook. Bottom line, I need to geet a new ( Read more... )