Expanding My Collection

I'm expanding my Decorative Magnet Collection to include magnets with brand names.  I really planned to do this all along, but up until now I haven't been able to find one that fit the

perimeters of my collection.

I was especially glad to find this magnet

 because I've wanted a pickle-shaped magnet ever since I started my collection.

Some Sad Family History

In my search for my family history,  I've discovered some paternal cousins.  One of them, Steven Osha Brown, died of an accidental gunshot wound at the age of 17.  
 I wonder if my other cousins are still alive; I think I'd like to get in touch with them.  But I'm a bit concerned that they may think I am trying to stalk or scam them. There's so much of THAT going on these days!  On the other hand, what if someone pretending to be family tries to contact me?

Looking back, I wish my father had told me about my cousins.   I would like to have known about them, and that includes the sad things.  I would like to have known about Steven's death; I would like to have cried for him.

Benediction and Devotions - 2012-09-23 - Revelation 7v14 - 8v4 - Fr Jose...

Fr. Joseph gives a wonderful homily on, and shares a great story about, Padre Pio.

Homily 2012-09-24 - Fr Anthony Mary MFVA - Monday

 This is an absolutely wonderful, thought-provoking homily from Fr. Anthony.E

New Item in Vintage Media Collection

I came this advertisement while I was researching different places in Brooklyn.   Naturally, it went right into my Vintage Media Collection.

Now, I want to find out more, find out all I can, in fact, about the Brighton Beach Music Hall!

Learning Brooklyn

I wrote this post back in December.   Now, I am really acting on what I wrote.  I've started reading more online articles about Brooklyn, especially the part of Brooklyn where I was born.

This is a wonderful source of information, some of which I'll be sharing here from time to time.

And, in about a week, I plan to order this book.

I've started reading more online articles about Brooklyn, especially the part of Brooklyn where I was born.  

And, in about a week, I plan to order this book.

Sunday Snippets--A Catholic Carnival

I'd like to invite you to join me and a growing group of Catholic bloggers at Sunday Snippets.  Thanks to RAnn for hosting!  I've discovered some wonderful blogs here.

Semper Gaudete!: A VERY Good Sunday

Semper Gaudete!: Homily 2012-09-17 - Fr Anthony Mary MFVA - The Sacred Stigmata of Saint ...

Semper Gaudete!: Humor, Joy, and the Spiritual Life « The Gospel in the Digital Age

Semper Gaudete!: Threshold of Hope - 2012-09-18 - Verbum Domini - Fr Mitch Pacwa SJ.

Semper Gaudete!: Stand against United Airlines: CEO chairing Planned Parenthood fundraiser | LifeSiteNews.com

Semper Gaudete!: That is NOT Going into My Collection!

Semper Gaudete!: Headaches

Semper Gaudete!: Books Read in the Past Week