It’s been said that once a school teacher has you in their class, he or she will forever more think of you as “one of my kids.” This week’s chronicle, by Chris Polsak, speaks to the … more

You may recall that over the course of time I have developed an intricate theory of cat physics. It is a very detailed theory, but it developed initially out of the phenomenon that my family always … more

Some of you may have seen the “Curb Your Enthusiasm” episode in which Larry David offers to help a good friend with his sister who’s having mental health problems. When the friend responds that … more

Balance is everything, is the only way to hold on. – Alice B. Fogel Late last fall, after finally getting our "Leaning Tower of Euclid" 1880s carriage house / garage internally stabilized, I … more

A vision can keep us together when nothing else will. A vision can foster Hope and Hope is one of the strongest forces there is. In this year of COVID along with all of the unrest of last summer … more

The first mowing of the new lawn year is fast approaching, and it is time to look ahead to that new year. Because of COVID-19, last year brought about a lot of changes to the way we must deal with … more

For over 20 years it was my habit to travel to Assumption Abbey during Lent to visit my monk friends and spend a few days walking the woods and sitting in quiet contemplation. I was planning to … more

I was a picky eater, and it drove my parents to distraction. In a vain attempt to fix this, one of the first books they read to me was “Green Eggs and Ham.” Let me tell you, I rocked that … more

Taking my lead from the resignation of Pope Benedict, I decided to resign from being Catholic during Lent in 2013. As Catholic writer and professor Paul Elie put it, “If the pope can resign, we … more

As a member of the Homeland Security Committee, I am deeply committed to securing our border, which I know is an integral part of our overall national security – a strong nation must have strong … more