Rhettorically Speaking

There are many things that I need to work on as I grow stronger in my faith. First, let me clarify that by my effort to be strong in faith has nothing do to with the strength of my beliefs in The Holy Trinity or Jesus' sacrifice for mankind, but rather it is a stronger faith in myself that I am living up to God's will and His plans for me to be a better Christian. One big step I made was about two years ago when I went to Kingston, Jamaica to work for a week with Missionaries of the Poor. While these wonderful men that carry on the work of Christ are well equipped spiritually for the efforts they willingly put in each day,there are many financial burdens that can be alleviated by all of us to help this Order reach out to more and more of Jamaica's sick, frail and forgotten of all ages. This mission trip opened my eyes and my heart more than I can fathom. I truly look at the poor and homeless within my own city with a much more sympathetic eye. Moving on to my topic. W...

I found a clever way to take the 1/2 hour show and split it into snippets that I could post every once in a while. There are some select segments of the show that are funnier (at least to me) than other segments...so, since this is my blog, I get to choose what to show. This first one offers some insight into the tragedy and curse that is Jar-Jar. Enjoy!!

Okay....done! I have put the basics of the site together. Criticism is acceptable....constructive or otherwise. Presently, I am watching (rather listening) to the Lord of the Rings movie #3. I am a fan of the trilogy. And in case you are wondering, I am a Star Wars fan as well....except for Jar-Jar (the Rasta fish), but I think I am in the majority on that one; if only there could be Episode Seven - "The Ewoks Discover Jar-Jar Sushi." If you ever catch Robot Chicken - the Star Wars special, watch it....nuff said. Now that football season is upon us (hockey to my friend Robert). I will divulge my loyalty to the New Orleans Saints. I am originally from the Crescent City and attended many a game (in the not-too-glamourous era of the 60's, 70's and early 80's) with my dad, a season ticket-holder since the beginning. My eldest son, Sean, has grown a passion for them as well even though he has only lived in Atlanta all his life. Though I now see in him, what m...

Well, I have delayed the inevitable. While I have often criticized my beautiful wife that she spends too much time blogging, I have now taken up the gauntlet to create my own digital diary of things that are either important to me, seem totally ridiculous (and therefore, must be made fun of), or fall into the category of rambling aimlessly. This first blog falls into the latter category (unless you find it worthy of something of which to make fun). I am surrounded by a cast of five....my loving wife (as well as intelligent, and I already mentioned the beauty part of the equation) and four kids....a daughter and three sons. Today is the first day of home life without my beautiful daughter under my roof. She has headed off into the new adventure of college and is quite ready to take on the world. To say the least, she is spirited (and full of the Holy Spirit). While I hope to have taught her a thing or two about the real world, she, in turn has taught me a few things about life. I h...