by mmooney | Nov 15, 2019 | The Friday Message
I thought of da Vinci as a painter. I was fortunate to see the Mona Lisa in the Louvre in Paris. Leonardo was born in 1452 as the out of wedlock son of a noble man and a peasant women named Caterina in the region of Florence. It is interesting that he had no surname...
by mmooney | Nov 8, 2019 | The Friday Message
So you do not have to Google it, this is 69 in Roman Numerals. I thought it was less painful in this form as my 11-07-1950 birthday is not a variable. I progressed through my early years and coincidentally graduated from High School in 1969. Looking back gives us...
by mmooney | Nov 1, 2019 | The Friday Message
Stephen Colbert is a favorite night time news source. I enjoy his monologue for his many talents: sense of humor, wit, well timed delivery, boundless energy, obvious intelligence, impersonations and willingness to pursue the truth. I do appreciate that he is not...
by mmooney | Oct 25, 2019 | The Friday Message
I said “good morning” to Alexa on Thursday and after greeting my new day, she informed me it was National Bologna Day. Bologna is an ever popular deli meat found in different varieties in communities across our country. I thought that she was mistaken...
by mmooney | Oct 18, 2019 | The Friday Message
Polaris is the brightest star in the constellation of Ursa Minor – it has guided travelers toward a purposeful destination for all time. The symbolic meaning of the Star describes a beacon of inspiration and hope! Elijah Cummings passed away this week, and all...
by mmooney | Oct 11, 2019 | The Friday Message
Anyone else growing weary, ashamed, or just frightened by what is happening in our country? I was so frustrated by the lack of feedback from our own Senators and Representatives that I actually wrote to one of them. I asked, I would appreciate hearing from you on...
