Today is May 6, and it’s been more than two weeks since Holy Week and Easter. For many church musicians, it’s the busiest week of the year. I played for seven services starting with three on Palm Sunday, one on Maundy Thursday, a two-and-a-half hour Easter Vigil service on Holy Saturday, and two grand Easter… Read More Survivor … but?!
When I saw that I could sign up for a tour called “Papal Audience,” I jumped at the chance. Even though there are free tickets to attend Pope Francis’ weekly address to the audience in St. Peter’s Square, I willingly forked over $40 to have the opportunity to get closer to the pontiff. According to… Read More The people’s Pope
By this time next week, I will have collected my last paycheck and will officially join the ranks of the retired! Can you believe it — I never thought this day would come! but yes, there are only four more business days until October 1st when I will start collecting Social Security! (In case you’re wondering, I’m… Read More The REAL retirement is four days away!