Took MOM to her Local Parish — a typical Catholic Church.
Lots of folks in attendance — Easter Sunday.
In front of us sat a six year old boy with his Mother.
He was coloring in his Scooby Doo Coloring Book.
He had the Most Exciting thing in the World a Child can have:
A box of Crayola 24 Crayons. (more…)
Posted by Arnold J. Mungioli on April 27, 2014
https://livethequestionsnow.com/2014/04/27/church-on-easter-sunday-morning/
As Ukrainian Legend has it…
One morning, a peddler set out to market, carrying a basket of eggs.
It was a long walk across many hills. But in those days, the marketplace was the only source of income and trade for many of the surrounding villages. Most of the commerce was in the form of barter, and while the peddler was not sure what he could get for a simple basket of eggs, it was all he had. (more…)
Posted by Arnold J. Mungioli on April 18, 2014
https://livethequestionsnow.com/2014/04/18/the-legend-of-the-easter-egg/
Italians can be very superstitious about cooking.
I make my GrandMother’s Stroufeli probably closer to what hers tasted like than anyone else in the family. When she passed on, I inherited the pot in which she made it.
My Pizza Rustica is pretty good, but it lacks that authentic touch.
My cousin once told me the difference was in the crust.
“That’s because you may have gotten Grandma’s Stroufeli Pot, but I got her Rolling Pin!”
(more…)
Posted by Arnold J. Mungioli on April 13, 2014
https://livethequestionsnow.com/2014/04/13/my-moms-pizza-pans/
Rushing amidst a very full day:
Meetings
Work Responsibilities
Taking Care of MOM
Taxes
So Many things to Do
And only twenty minutes to write. (more…)
Posted by Arnold J. Mungioli on April 5, 2014
https://livethequestionsnow.com/2014/04/05/twenty-minutes-on-the-train/
Get the Word Out!
Get the Word Out!
There is So Little Time!
Get the Word Out
Your Words
Let them Flow
Let them Sing
Let them ROAR
Set Fire to the World (more…)
Posted by Arnold J. Mungioli on March 29, 2014
https://livethequestionsnow.com/2014/03/29/get-the-word-out/
Rebirth
Renewal
Daylight Lengthens
Spring Begins…
Look closely.
There are buds on the twigs…
Posted by Arnold J. Mungioli on March 24, 2014
https://livethequestionsnow.com/2014/03/24/spring-has-sprung/
On the E Train
Three Young Black Kids get on
and clear an area of the crowded train
“Showtime!” “Showtime, Folks!”
They plug their ipod into tiny portable speakers (more…)
Posted by Arnold J. Mungioli on March 17, 2014
https://livethequestionsnow.com/2014/03/17/an-urban-moment/
Do you believe in Miracles?
How does the expression go?
“Those who do not Believe in Miracles have forgotten that they are one.”
Years ago, I flew my Brother-in-Law and his family on their first Visit to New York to stay with us for ThanksGiving Weekend.
My partner had always said how he dreamed of a Home with a Rectangular WindowBox filled with bright cheerful flowers. (more…)
Posted by Arnold J. Mungioli on March 12, 2014
https://livethequestionsnow.com/2014/03/12/dont-miss-the-miracle/
It’s MESSY MARCH.
Some Years ago, I knew a Beautiful Young Man who was just a little too uptight.
His Soul was Dazzling and just aching to Burst Forth.
But he subjected himself to too many rules.
I declared for him MESSY MARCH!
I suggested that he let go of All the Rules
and Perfectionism
and Can’ts
and Ways of Not Being Good Enough,
and that he just engage in the BIG BEAUTIFUL MAGICAL MESS that Life is!
Dive in a Giant Vat of Melted Chocolate Naked!… (more…)
Posted by Arnold J. Mungioli on March 6, 2014
https://livethequestionsnow.com/2014/03/06/messy-march/
The piece that follows was written on the Last Day of February in 2013 — one year ago.
I post it today, a year later, in Celebration of How Far we’ve Come over this past year, with the Defeat of DOMA and how much of this piece is, ThankFully, no longer the case. Let us acknowledge that Great Achievement and how much Progress can be made in a singe rotation around the Sun!
At the same time, Let it serve as a Reminder, as the Evil Hostilities of the Arizona Legislature attempt to further discriminate against Marginalized Groups and divide a Nation, of How Far we still have to go.
Kudos to Governor JAN BREWER for today’s Veto of the Bill! (more…)
Posted by Arnold J. Mungioli on February 27, 2014
https://livethequestionsnow.com/2014/02/27/my-favorite-pair-of-shoes/
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