A Senior Moment
Sy Shwiller
On 1 April 99, I was operated on by the talented personnel at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center to remove a cancer. In pre-op the surgeon said the odds were not in my favor. So, on the gurney with medial “stuff” … read more.
True Patriotism Speaks Truth
John Bacon
I’ve never thought of myself as a “naysayer” but that is exactly what I’ve Become, concurrently I suppose, with the antiquing process of mind and body. Unitarianism has led me to question what is preached and what is perceived as … read more.
A Senior Moment
John Bacon
Who are the winners? Who are the losers? Two now middle aged men, born into wealth, well-schooled (if not well-educated), both possessing great faith, the one the follower of Mohammed, the other born again as a follower of Jesus, occupy the … read more.
Random Thoughts
John Bacon, Past President
I was once an Episcopalian for the simple reason that my parents, grand parents, and all my other forebears were comfortable in that faith. Early on, even before I flunked Sunday school while collecting gold stars for attendance, I was … read more.
Random Thoughts
John Bacon, Past President
I was in Barnes and Noble and Books-a-Million looking for Bill Moyers’ latest book, Moyers on America, and wondering why it was not in plain sight. Even more puzzling was its location in Barnes and Noble on the bottom shelf … read more.
PEACE SITE
by Bill White
While Alex G. and I were still under the spell of Karen’s great flower power Sunday with the kids, he suggested a Porch piece on the topic of peace. A little edification for new folks, and maybe nostalgia for older (long term) … read more.
My Chalice in the Kudzu
Denny Lauer Talk at UUFEC, 27 Sep 03
(Please excuse some of the grammatical errors; I’ve typed this to be spoken and some sentences are incomplete and I’ve capitalized some words for emphasis as notes)
For the last three Sundays, our minister Rev … read more.
August 2003
Men
by Hank Boudolf
Most men I know will not voice an opinion on politics or religion. Most Unitarian Universalists will voice an opinion on practically anything any time.
Mitch, Brad, Dick and I pass through the steam room at the YMCA quite often … read more.
June 2003
Another View
by Denny Lauer
We Unitarian Universalists are known for our open-mindedness, or at least we think we are open-minded. But in our quest, we have to watch out not to be so open-minded that our brains fall out, or that we mix … read more.
April 2002
Ron Allaire’s Contribution
It is nearly ten years ago that our fellowship moved from a three bedroom house on Carmel Drive to our present location on Bayshore Drive and John Simms Parkway. We may not have been able to move had it not been for … read more.
