Category Archives: humor

No Fear Among the Humble

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

“Do not look at the faces in the illustrated papers; look at the faces in the street. See what great and reasonable number of them are strong, humble faces, full of humor and hard work, faces with sad eyes and … Continue reading →

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The One Truth

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

When the mad Carousel that is the world has run its course, there will be but One truth, that has always been from the start, remaining. It is the One Truth that stood before Pilate as the answer to his … Continue reading →

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Victim or Victor: Always A Choice

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

CONTAGIOUS OPTIMISM Uplifting stories from around the globe. Stumbling Past Failure To Success June 6, 2014 By Alan A. Malizia “Success is often the result of taking a misstep in the right direction.”-Al Bernstein By the good grace of God, I … Continue reading →

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Of Truth and Reality

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

A reprise blog from: March 16, 2014 Alonso Quixana (Don Quixote) is an aging gentleman who is enamored by and devours books about chivalry. He becomes so absorbed with the subject that he soon escapes reality as he fancies himself … Continue reading →

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The Banquet

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

“Jesus Washes the Feet of His Disciples at the Last Supper” When he had washed their feet, and taken his garments, and resumed his place, he said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? You call … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving: Why Tradition Matters

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

On the Wednesday before Thanksgiving break, mom picked me up from school. We were going to stop by the supermarket, prior to returning home, for a few more Thanksgiving dinner food items. I was anxious to get home and enjoy every minute of the four-day vacation. … Continue reading →

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A Father’s Day Tribute

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

“But the Common Man does not in the least want to found a sect. He is much more likely, for instance, to want to found a family.” – G.K. Chesterton Anthony Malizia, was born on September 14, 1911 in Settefrati, … Continue reading →

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Miracle: When the laws of Nature and Science have no answer.

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

            I came across this most unusually wonderful story today. I thought it worth passing on. It seems to make sense in a quite senseless world. MOBILE COUNTY, AL (WALA) – A story you’ll see only … Continue reading →

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The Good Christmas Thief – repost

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

What follows is a personal experience that evolved into a letter to the editor published in our regional newspaper. I thought I would share it, as it befits the Christmas season. “The Good Christmas Thief” I was disappointed to find that the … Continue reading →

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Just A Thought (just for a laugh)

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

With the end of Daylight-Savings Time soon upon us I offer the following brief discourse for those who often may wonder, as do I; “Am I doing this correctly?” Charles P. Stone, a former New York advertising executive, who passed away … Continue reading →

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