Month: September 2018

A surprise takeaway from Bushman cave paintings   “Yes, sir. What is your room number?” “2212. What the hell. Can’t you tell that from your switchboard?” “Sorry. What was your order again?” “My order. We ordered a club sandwich and chicken wrap fifty minutes ago. If it isn’t up here in the next ten minutes, … Continue reading The Eland Connection

Two seminarians, Rome, mid 60’s go on a journey at a decision point in their lives  Late September, my third year in Rome. I was in a funk. Another year of dry theology classes at the Gregorian University stretched before me. More importantly, the subdiaconate and the promise to live a celibate life loomed on … Continue reading A Watershed Vacation

Loose stones exploded like flak on the underside of Pete’s van. His wife stirred from a half-doze. “Why are we driving down a dirt road?” she muttered. “I want to get some berries.” “They sell berries right next to the highway. Why do we have to go down a dirt road?” Good question, Pete thought … Continue reading A Mile-Long Affair