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December 25, 2024

The Donkey Carol

Merry Christmas! When my wife Rhonda told me that our rector, Reverend Rhonda wanted to incorporate the theme of the Donkey, I was elated! The carol that I loved could be wove into a moving depiction to the birth of Christ! Here is a little background for this joy. About 20 plus years ago I Continue reading

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December 21, 2023

Maestro!

Just finished watching Maestro with Bradley Cooper as the main character and director. Bradley becomes Bernstein in both looks, voice and mannerisms. It is an epic love story between Bernstein and his wife, and his tendencies to have affairs with other men. I always was an admirer of Leonard Bernstein because of my love of Continue reading

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About Me

Born and raised in the Catholic Church in Brookly, New York and attending Catholic Schools until I finished by my freshman year in High School, I was always involved with the church. which continued into my adult years raising our children.

Now living in Virginia, I have joined along with my wife an Episcopal Church first attended by my wife’s mother. I enjoy the Episcopal Church because they are free thinkers, they have accepted woman to be priests and bishops, and they have accepted same -sex marriage.

I have served on the Vestry, elected to be a Property Manager, Delegate, on a council for Racial Equality, a Lay Eucharistic Minister and Choir Member.

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The Donkey Carol

Maestro!