May 07 2017
This week gave me two opportunities to witness community giving in Rochester, and I came away impressed. On Thursday, my friend Pattie and I attended a National Day of Prayer event at Rochester’s City Hall. People from all sectors of the community came together specifically to pray for our city and the surrounding area. We […]
April 21 2017
A week ago I went to Opening Day of the Rochester Red Wings. I’ve been to lots of games over the years but never to Opening Day. It was wonderful. The air was crisp, the sun was strong, and the crowd was hearty. A few fireworks during the national anthem started the game with a […]
November 01 2016
A recent trip to New York City reminded me once again of how different we are from our big sister downstate. I’m sure you’ve got a list of your own, but here’s my list of how you know you’re not in Rochester anymore. You’re riding in a van from the airport, and everyone around you […]
September 11 2016
I was driving down Blossom Road yesterday and saw this field of flags in front of Mercy High School. I had to stop, get out, and spend a few minutes walking through the field, remembering and praying. Let’s never forget to remember September 11, 2001. In 2006, on the fifth anniversary of the terror attacks, […]
August 16 2016
Welcome to my new and improved website. You might say that it’s been born again. Thank you, Devin Holdraker. I can now upload pictures again. Just to prove it, here’s the cover of my latest book, which I haven’t been able to show before. I’m out celebrating. Look for more posts soon. […]