Today is my father’s 84th birthday. Suffice it to say that I want to be him when I grow up! Many more, Dad. Many more!
Category Archive: Family.
May
08
Apr
19
The Grace of Coaching
David Quo thinks that he was an ass at his kid’s soccer game. Why? Because his kid is far from becoming the next David Beckham, the kid doesn’t always listen to the coach and he thinks he did a good job when he kicks the ball into his own net. And all that annoys David–who’s …
Apr
02
Banning Ice Cream From Brooklyn Parks
So a delighful rant is on Jezebel today that I really enjoyed. It seems a bunch of mothers in Brooklyn’s posh Park Slope are banning together to oust ice cream vendors from their local park. Now it’s not because they don’t want their kids to get fat, rather, it’s because they don’t want to say …
Mar
30
Dad, You Will Not Win MegaMillions
So I like the lottery. Sue me. I know it keeps the poor, poor and it plays on the false hopes of people that they might hit it big. It’s still fun to play and as long as you’re not a compulsive gambler and can handle it, there’s not much harm done. Hopefully the state …
Mar
29
Those Sexist Muppets
Peacebang, who is always insightful, mentioned her love for the muppets today but, also mentioned her distaste for an underlying (or perhaps not so underlying) sexism that runs through the recent movie. I get that the movie is a bit retro in its attitudes, as it’s trying to keep things innocent and fresh. I appreciate …
Mar
12
Day 20: Lenten 50 Day Giveaway: Comfort
I just found out this morning that my dear friend, and now Deacon, Rich Andre, CSP has placed his father into Hospice. It wasn’t unexpected, but yet, it seems so difficult to hear those words. I remember how stressed I was when I merely thought my mother was dying about 10 years ago and she …
Feb
09
Rebirths on Birthdays
My friend Chris turned 30 and got depressed. We both worked in radio and while it’s a fine occupation, one can begin to wonder what difference that last show really made in people’s lives. Ask anyone who works with the public and they’ll tell you that people don’t call when you’re doing well and tell …
Jan
26
Is There a Communications Director in the House?
Bishop Joseph McFadden of Harrisburg, PA made this regrettable statement recently with regards to the public schools in his diocese. “In totalitarian governments, they would love our system,” McFadden said to during the interview. “This is what Hitler and Mussolini and all those tried to establish a monolith so all the children would be educated …
Jan
22
Will Health and Human Services Really Force Catholics to Cooperate With Evil?
The Department of Health and Human Services in the Obama administration will soon require all employers to include “contraception and sterilization coverage in their health-insurance plans, including those provided to employees of religious institutions.” The USCCB is complaining that this violates religious liberty and requires Catholics to purchase a health care plan that violates their …
Nov
23
Still at the Kids Table?
So as you head home for Thanksgiving, I’ll share with you a piece I wrote for UBCatholic.com–which you should be reading anyway! Some thoughts to ponder if you end up at the kids table and are over 18 years old…. Do you think you are an adult YET? What connotes adulthood in your mind? What …
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Mike Hayes is an author, commentator, Campus Minister and Spiritual Director. He founded the award winning BustedHalo.com in 2001 and wrote the book Googling God with Paulist Press in 2007. Mike is currently a Campus Minister at The University at Buffalo where he serves on the staff of St Joseph University Church. He is available for speaking engagements, retreats and personal spiritual direction.
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