Category: BISHOP’S. THOUGHTS

What is good about having a pet? when you have a pet, you have a loyal friend, a protective guardian and companion, that never judges you for what you do or say, always wants to be loved and by your side 24/7, will never complain about the food you give to them, and all you Read more

What will your life be like in three years? In 3 years I will be 76 years old. I have had Parkinson’s Disease since 2019 and the prognosis when I’m 76 years old depends on how well my Sinemet 25/100 (2 TABS 4 times a day), and 1 Sinemet 50/200 ER, at bedtime. Only time Read more

What major historical events do you remember? The assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy-November 22, 1963, the first landing on the moon-Apollo 11, July 20, 1969, and the explosion of the Space Shuttle “Challenger”-January 28, 1986. Read more

What are your favorite websites? My favorite websites are YouTube, TikTok, Tumblr, Politico, MSNBC with Lawrence O’Donnell (The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell), Apple News, Facebook, and “60 Minutes”. Read more

What does it mean to be a kid at heart? A sImple observation To be a kid at heart means that you see life as a kid does. No concerns about what to wear, eat, drink, etc. Not judging others, friends to all, no grudges, accepting people without question. Doesn’t matter if they are a Read more

What food would you say is your specialty? My specialty food is tunafish. It’s the best when I take freshly baked French bread and put in Wisconsin sharp cheddar cheese slices, tomato slices, and almond slices. Read more

What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail. I’ve always wanted to skydive at least one time in my lifetime. The thrill and adrenaline rush would be incredible. Read more

Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive? Lazy days are the best days for me to get to rest all day. I don’t feel apprehensive, restless, or guilty. At 73+ years old, I tend to take naps throughout the day. I’ve accomplished everything I wanted to do in my life and it’s time Read more

What could you try for the first time? I could try skydiving. I have never done this before, but I’d love to try it. It’s both exciting and terrifying at the same time. Read more

When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)? The day I joined the U.S. Air Force on 1 Feb. 1973 and was bused to Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, to begin Basic Training. The hardest part of completing Basic Training was I not only had to do Read more

In what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled? Three weeks ago I repaired HVAC thermostat which had come loose and was hanging and it was an eyesore. So I gathered the needed parts and tools and set to work. I turned off the power to the HVAC. I removed the old expandable anchors Read more

What’s the trait you value most about yourself? Perseverance. My motto’s “Never give up, never surrender. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again, until you succeed.” Read more

List three jobs you’d consider pursuing if money didn’t matter. I would paint houses, inside or outside, or both. I would also clean front yards or backyards or both. Finally, I would visit nursing homes and be a companion for the elderly, playing cards, assemble puzzles, sing old time songs, or help solving crossword puzzles. Read more

What brands do you associate with? iPhone and iPad from Apple are my favorite items to buy and use. They are well designed, and iOS 26.0, just released, is the best update I’ve have ever seen. True, it costs more to buy and use these 2 products, but I don’t have to worry about malicious Read more

What could you do more of? Exercise! I don’t get enough exercise as I need someone to be there with me encouraging me to do at least an hour every day. Right now, I’m trying to encourage myself to exercise at least 30 minutes. It’s hard for me to keep going after 30 minutes because Read more

Which topics would you like to be more informed about? Parkinson’s Disease. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2019. I started taking 2 Sinemet 25/100 TABS 4 times a day and 1 Sinemet 50/200 at bedtime. I joined The Michael J. Fox Foundation in 2019 and I receive a PPMI Survey link every 3 Read more

What are your favorite types of foods? Raw broccoli, raw cauliflower, guava, mango, Bing cherries, peaches, celery, red lettuce, bananas, green, yellow, red bell peppers, and Asparagus. Read more

Do you see yourself as a leader? I was trained in the US Air Force to lead those under my control. Now retired, I have the ability to lead, if necessary and needed, depending on the circumstances and conditions of the situation I may encounter. The leadership skills I learned, automatically engage if the people Read more

What’s your favorite word? Amen. It has more meaning than meets the eye. Literally translated from the Aramaic, Amen becomes “Truly”. So when you read “Amen, amen, I say to you”, it’s literal translation is, “Truly, truly, I say to you”. I never thought there’s a deeper significance to Amen before I studied ancient, biblical Read more

How do you relax? I use meditation, body awareness, controlled breathing, listening to my surroundings with my eyes closed, and release any tension I become aware of with my eyes closed. Read more

If you had to give up one word that you use regularly, what would it be? Quitter. I have never been a quitter and never will be. My motto is “Never give up, never surrender “. Read more

Share a story about the furthest you’ve ever traveled from home. The furthest place I have traveled to was Incirlik AB, Adana, Turkey, in 1980 while in the U.S. Air Force. I was the Chief Engineer for the American Forces Radio and Television Station (AFRTS). I was stationed there from January,1980 to February,1981. While there Read more

What does your ideal home look like? My ideal home would be one that lets plenty of sunlight in through wide, spacious windows, skylights in the ceiling, and letting air flow through open windows and doors. They would have screens on all the windows and doors. Front door and back doors would be open with Read more

What was the last thing you searched for online? Why were you looking for it? I searched online for a website that would help me determine the amount of carbohydrates for any food item I enter in my Blood Glucose Level diary every day. Read more

What’s your favorite time of day? My favorite time of day is midnight to 2am. I love being on the internet with my laptop because there are never Annoying phone calls late at night, no one will knock on your front door, no solicitors, internet downloads will be faster but the internet traffic (number of Read more

What’s your favorite recipe? My favorite recipe is one I learned in 4-H Club as a child. Snickerdoodle cookies. The memory of a Snickerdoodle brings back the aroma, look, and taste of one to this day. If you don’t know what a Snickerdoodle is, Google the word “Snickerdoodle”. Read more

Tell us about the last thing you got excited about. The birth of my youngest grandson, who is now a 13 year old teenager. He loves Judo (brown belt), water polo (67 inches tall), and wrestling (7 years). He has earned his Judo brown belt with determination and discipline. He excels in water polo because Read more

What positive emotion do you feel most often? I wake up each morning and I feel contented because I had a good nights sleep. ‘Why?’ you may ask. Back in June,1998, I contracted Encephalitis and was hospitalized for 8 days. When I was discharged from the hospital, my life had changed dramatically and permanently. I Read more

What profession do you admire most and why? The farmer is who I admire most. I grew up on a farm in the 1950s, and the daily schedule was mostly like the following. My father would awaken from sleep at 5am, shower, get dressed t-shirt, underwear, coveralls, and black pull-on work boots. He would come Read more

If you were going to open up a shop, what would you sell? I would sell religious media that appeals to all the major Faiths (Buddhist, Islamic, Jewish, Orthodox, Protestant, Roman Catholic). I would also sell different types of prayer beads (Buddhist, Orthodox, Roman Catholic) and provide small pouches to keep the prayer beads in. Read more

What is the most important thing to carry with you all the time? My religious beliefs. If I didn’t have a strong, religious faith, I would see the world through despairing eyes. But I see the world with hope in my eyes that what is happening now will soon pass. Read more

What would you change about modern society? I would change how people interface with their environment and individuals. When I was young, growing up in the 1950s, there was no internet, laptop computers, cellphones, flatscreen TVs, no wi-fi, no Bluetooth, nothing! Everything was analog, digital would slowly replace analog as the development and creation of Read more

How would you describe yourself to someone? I have a type B personality. I meditate several times a day, I pray the Rosary daily, practice slow, controlled breathing several times a day, perform Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning, and do any other services (Baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations, Confessions, Funerals, and visits to hospitals, nursing homes, Read more

What do you listen to while you work? I like to listen to Kenny G. The sound is mellow cool jazz and soothing to my workday. Read more

What do you think gets better with age? Many will reply “wine”. But I say one’s wisdom and intellect get better with age, only if you dedicate your life in learning new things, trying to improve what you have already learned in life, challenge yourself by learning a language, learn how to fly a plane Read more

What is your favorite genre of music? Although I was taught to appreciate every genre of music, I prefer cool jazz, especially Kenny G. He’s my favorite jazz player, on his oboe wind instrument. I have several of his albums and I like to listen with my eyes closed. The music washes over me like Read more

What makes a teacher great? Knows the subject(s) well, outgoing personality, listens to student questions or concerns, has a well-planned teaching schedule, and shows the lesson plan to the class each morning so that students will be informed and prepared to participate in learning new subject(s) daily. Finally, get feedback during teacher/parent meetings. Read more

Have you ever had surgery? What for? My first surgery was in 1969 to remove my tonsils. My second surgery was in 1978 to repair a hernia. My third surgery was in 2025 to repair a hiatil hernia. Read more

If you were forced to wear one outfit over and over again, what would it be? If I was forced to choose one outfit to wear the rest of my life, it would be my maroon Metropolitan Archbishop Cassock and Zucchetto. The cassock is like a long robe, easy to put on and take off. Read more

Who is your favorite historical figure? My favorite historical figure is Christ Jesus. See John 3:16-17. Read more

Write about your first crush. My first crush was a Junior in High School and I was a Sophomore. Our school was taking about 20 of us students to San Francisco to attend an Italian Opera. After the opera, we boarded the bus for the return trip. On the way back, it was about 8pm, Read more

What are you passionate about? Living life to the fullest every day. I’m 100 percent service-connected, disabled US Air Force, have Parkinson’s Disease since 2019, and I am now an Anglican Metropolitan Archbishop. Being very religious, I give my Lord all my daily struggles, knowing that He will provide me with the strength and fortitude Read more

What’s the one luxury you can’t live without? I would be lost without my iPhone 14. I have apps for Health, Pedometer, Glucose Monitor, Solitaire Relax, Puzzles, Gmail, Yahoo mail, Apple mail, and Safari Browser (aggressive spam and phishing block). Read more