Category Archives: Faith

Sunday Afternoon Potpourri: On the Road Again…

Posted on May 21, 2023 by profmondo

Well, I was, anyway, traveling to Nashville to visit family and friends, and to celebrate my cousin Jack’s 60th birthday. It was my first extended trip that way since before COVID, so I felt as though I had catching up … Continue reading →

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Lenten Devotional 2023: On Prayer

Posted on March 30, 2023 by profmondo

Longtime readers will know that here in Mondoville, the college sponsors a series of devotionals during Advent and Lent, with installments provided by members of the campus community. The structure is simple — a reflection and a prayer. For reasons … Continue reading →

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Gulping Down a Bloody Martini

Posted on February 18, 2023 by profmondo

No, I haven’t abandoned my teetotaling ways. Bloody Martini is the new novel from William Kotzwinkle, the second in a series that started with Felonious Monk. Tommy Martini, descended from a family of mobsters in Pennsylvania, was a college athlete … Continue reading →

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Sunday Night Potpourri: Wild Card Edition

Posted on January 15, 2023 by profmondo

I’m watching my erstwhile home team, the Cincinnati Bengals, in the first round of the playoffs. I’ve only watched a few NFL games this season — my tastes run more toward the college game these days, and have for years. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Afternoon Potpourri: Christmas 2022 Edition

Posted on December 25, 2022 by profmondo

We opened our gifts this morning — highlighted by art books, rubber stamps, and clothes for the Spawn and Squeeze; a robe and industrial strength food processor/blender for Mrs. M, and books and music for Your Genial Host. Admittedly, one … Continue reading →

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Sunday Afternoon Potpourri: The View from My Office

Posted on December 18, 2022 by profmondo

The sun works its way through the window blinds in my office on one of the last bright afternoons before Wednesday’s solstice. In addition to the longest night of the year, Wednesday brings the Spawn and Squeeze to Mondoville. I’m … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Night Potpourri: Post-Gradeapalooza Edition

Posted on December 6, 2022 by profmondo

I turned my grades in this morning shortly before noon, and had lunch with my friend and sometimes bassist Justin. Tomorrow evening I’ll watch a Mondoville hoops doubleheader, but tonight I just thought I’d catch my breath and check in… … Continue reading →

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Sunday Potpourri: Hebrew Calendar Birthday Edition

Posted on September 25, 2022 by profmondo

Shanah tovah to my friends who celebrate! I was born on Rosh Hashanah in 1965, when my dad was working at Percy Cohen in Nashville as an interior decorator/salesman. In celebration of that auspicious event (my birth), Mr. Cohen bought … Continue reading →

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Saturday Afternoon Potpourri: Prose and Cons Edition

Posted on July 30, 2022 by profmondo

I’m relaxing in the office this afternoon, having just offered up a pint at the local blood drive. Mrs. M is doing some shopping, and both of us are starting to think about the approach of the new school year. … Continue reading →

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So Long, James.

Posted on April 21, 2022 by profmondo

James Kolasa, one of my best friends from my years in Lexington, died this morning. I can’t say it was out of a clear blue sky — he had been in failing health for some time, in fact longer than … Continue reading →

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