Category Archives: Miscellanea

Today, I took a took an eight and a half mile walk from Maynard to Hudson, MA (click on the picture to the left for a more detailed map). The  first stop was at St. Bridgets, praying the Rosary and … Continue reading →

After several years of neglect, I’m going to start posting again to Whispers in the Wasteland. I’m going to keep Agapas Me as a place for the deeper philosophical and theological reflections, and use Whispers for quick commentary. I hope … Continue reading →

Out with the old, and in with the new. Whispers in the Wastleland is now the old defunct blog. It hasn’t been updated in a year. Agapas Me is the new blog which I will use as I prepare for … Continue reading →

I’ve been contemplating another name change for the blog, and today’s first reading (Year A – 19th Sunday in ordinary time) seems to be appropiate way to close out the old way in preparation for the new way. I’ve given … Continue reading →

As Mr. McClarey puts it, “a pro-Playboy troll comes to Open Book.” A commentor at Amy Welborn’s blog sings praises of the Playboy track to stardom. He cites Pamela Anderson, Jenny McCarthy, and Tara Patrick (Carmen Electra) as examples. My … Continue reading →

A personal note: I visited Blessed John XXIII seminary today. I met Father Peter Uglietto (the next rector for Pope John), who remarked to the effect that it was an interesting coincidence that when we scheduled the appointment several weeks … Continue reading →

Well, I was supposed to keep blogging during this past Lent, but I seem to have this failing “of biting off more than I can chew.” I got more not done, than items accomplished. Let’s just say things did not … Continue reading →

Last year, Lent was an extraordinary success for me. I set some goals for myself in order to conform myself to God. The results weren’t exactly what I expected, but I’m happy nonetheless. I know that might have come out … Continue reading →

Since today is the feast day St. Francis of Assisi, I thought I’d share a story about animals. This has been a special year for squirrels. They are just overrunning the area. I can’t walk out my front door without … Continue reading →

I went to Best Buy to pick up a gift for my godson. I also snagged a few movies for myself. I did some quick math in my head $50 + $32 + $14 would be about $95 and 5% … Continue reading →