Category Archives: mom

Bethlehem No More

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

A prayer from Venerable Fulton J. Sheen Most appropriate for the season of Lent. No, Mary! Bethlehem is not come back. This is not the crib, but the Cross; not birth, but death; not the day of companionship with Shepherds … Continue reading →

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The Bus Stop

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

An old man was on his way to a doctor’s appointment and was in a hurry since his got a late start. Bill, 70 years old, retired from his job four years ago. While driving he was complaining about the … Continue reading →

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I Want to Live

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

Hall of Fame football coach Tony Dungy announced Wednesday on Twitter that he will be attending the March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Friday. The two-time Super Bowl champion (one as a player, one as a coach) said he … Continue reading →

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Mom Forever In A Song

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

I offer this post written in 2016 on this Mother’s Day 2022. Though the years have passed since my mom’s passing the words and sentiments within this post hold as firm today as then and always, for no greater aspect … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

I had difficulty coming up with the words that would best do justice to this Mother’s Day post. I searched my mind but found none worthy. Yet the words not found in thought were found in the heart. After a … Continue reading →

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Honoring Mom In A Song

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

I had difficulty coming up with the words that would best do justice to this Mother’s Day post. I searched my mind but found none worthy. Yet the words not found in thought were found in the heart. After a … Continue reading →

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Of Woman’s Influence

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

“The Face That Launched A Thousand Ships” In Greek mythology, Helen of Troy, also known as Helen of Sparta, was said to have been the most beautiful woman in the world. She was married to King Menelaus of Sparta but was … Continue reading →

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Mom Forever In A Song

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

I had difficulty coming up with the words that would best do justice to this Mother’s Day post. I searched my mind but found none worthy. Yet the words not found in thought were found in the heart. After a nine month … 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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A Saint Valentine’s Day Story

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

“The way to love anything is to realize that it might be lost.” – G.K. Chesterton The Cardinal is one of the most popular birds. It is the official bird of as many as seven eastern states. It has extended … Continue reading →

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