Third Seminary Reflection
Although I had not thought much about growing up, I was suddenly faced with the prospect of moving in that direction. I was starting to… Read More »Third Seminary Reflection
Joe Langen
I am a retired psychologist after thirty-five years of professional practice. I am now retired and write full time. I have published five books, all available on Amazon. I also maintain two blogs on Wordpress, Chats with My Muse Calliope and Release Your Stress and Reclaim your Life. I also distribute a free biweekly newsletter on commonsense and mindfulness topics.
Second Seminary Reflection
The Seminary introduced new ways of doing things. The biggest difference was the degree to which our time was scheduled compared to life at home.… Read More »Second Seminary Reflection
Leaving Home
Image courtesy of Pixabay I left my home and life so far in September 1956. I stayed overnight with my grandparents and all the relatives… Read More »Leaving Home
Playing At Mass
At one point I realized that going to the seminary was not just a fantasy. But speaking of fantasy, I played being a priest saying… Read More »Playing At Mass
A Major Decision
Holy Cross Chapel I became quite involved with my duties as an altar boy. I got out of class for funerals which took place during… Read More »A Major Decision
Making a Contribution
As I moved to the upper grades, I started to think that there must be something of consequence I should be doing. At the time,… Read More »Making a Contribution
Old Friends
Image Courtesy of Pixabay When I lived on Rainier Street, I saw an older woman sitting on her front porch. I walked past her house… Read More »Old Friends
The Cat Lady
Cat Lady One day after school, my friend Gene and I spotted a kitten with the same markings as one which had gone missing from… Read More »The Cat Lady
The Portable
I survived my two-part fourth grade despite my move in the middle of the school year from Rainier Street to Maiden Lane and continued to… Read More »The Portable
Dirt Wars
I mentioned before that our home on Maiden Lane was in the fifth house from the country, mostly consisting of farmland and woods. It did… Read More »Dirt Wars