Though I’m not a Catholic, I’ve always felt a strong bond with the Catholic Church.  The church will soon have a new pope, with the opportunity for reviewing the past, and making progress towards, what some feel, a needed change in the future.  Catholicism can have an affect on many non-Catholics like myself, and I...Read More

Friday, February 14th, 2013 Baton Rouge, Louisiana  AN OUTSIDER AND THE CATHOLIC CHURCH  For most non-Catholics, the retirement and resignation of Pope Benedict XVI is of passing interest. I’m not Catholic, but the Catholic Church has played a significant role in my life for many years.  So the next pope, and his response to those...Read More

As the weekend rolls around, it’s “Common Sense” Radio Time this Sunday.  And we sure have a lively show for our listeners cast to coast as well as this listening all over the world. Remember that some 15% of our listeners come from outside the United States, and we welcome them.  The Carnival cruise ship...Read More

Those of you that follow my website and read my columns on  regular basis, know I have a history of being a hurdler. At least I was a pretty fair one some six belt notches going to waste.  Back in the 60s, I had the honor of representing my country as a member United States...Read More