Yesterday, my wife and I went to see “One Battle after the Other.”  AMC shows about 20 minutes of coming attractions. More than half of the trailers dealt with movies with horrific murders showing blood and gore.  The intense level was 10+. I felt like Malcolm Macdowell in “A Clockwork Orange” who is forced to Continue reading

The month of September has seen many deaths, one being Charlie Kirk, an American right-wing political activist, entrepreneur, and media personality who co-founded the conservative organization Turning Point.  I liked Charlie Kirk, even though I did not agree with all his views.  However, Kirk went head-on with his opponents, not shying away, and tried to Continue reading

In the summer of 2001, coming from New York City, we bought our house in Hampton.  It was two (2) months before 9/11.  A Saturday shortly after that tragic day, my wife, son and I spent the day on Buckroe Beach; walking, talking, trying to make sense of everything. The beauty, quietness, solitude and friendliness Continue reading

So I’m reading some negative stuff about Hulk Hogan. Yes, he made a racist rant which was indeed wrong, but he did apologize and asked for forgiveness. If you wear the badge of Christ, you must believe in Redemption, and to forgive not 7 times, but 70,000 times.  You are not to keep a record Continue reading

Strength comes in different forms.  Sometimes, it is shown in the act of compassion. https://www.youtube.com/live/nZVBUi4y-m4?si=K9BtgvCc9C_NYHts Continue reading

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I made this video for my father who served in WWII.  I meant it for a tribute to Dad, and all those who perished in the Wars. His funeral was held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hampton, and as part of my eulogy to my father, I played this video. As Dad spoke little of Continue reading

A wonderful sermon from our Priest, Reverend Rhonda Wheeler, and the openness of our Church to welcome everybody to our table.  No one is excluded, nor judged, nor categorized. From the sermon:  “Bold we must be, the spirit is alive and, in our midst, sending us the message to bring everybody to the table. This Continue reading

Both our Priest and Deacon were ill today. I did the readings, including the Gospel (though I couldn’t call it that). It ended with, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are Continue reading

Our performance of “It is Finished”, a stirring and touching Tenebrae by the composer, Mary McDonald.  Performance was on April 13, 2025 at: Emmanuel Episcopal Church179 East Mercury BlvdHampton, VA 23669 Rector: Reverend Rhonda Wheeler Choir Director: Cathy Combs Emmanuel Episcopal Church Choir Please join our services:Sunday: 8:00 AM (no choir) – 10:00 AM (with Continue reading