Tag Archives: humor

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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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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Humility to Humor to True Humanness

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

“It is the test of a good religion whether you can joke about it.” – G.K. Chesterton Humor is a grace from God that makes the unapproachable approachable. All classes, races, political partisans and religious sects can have one thing in common; a … Continue reading →

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