1/30/06

In Panama City, Florida, I interviewed A. Avdette de la Pointe (who currently has the record for the person with the longest name we’ve interviewed in all our traveling.) Mr. de la Pointe describes himself as a common man “economy … Continue reading

9/26/05

In Bradford, Ohio today, I interviewed Richard Brogden who was back visiting his mother here. Brogden currently lives in Israel and is pastor of the Narkis Street Congregation there. He said trouble continues to brew in Isreal, despite the giving … Continue reading

9/17/05

In Sidney, Ohio I interviewed Kevin Schmiesing of the Acton Institute. The Intstitute works to bring together religious, business, academic and political leaders. The hope is to help promote more social justice and human dignity in the world. For instance, … Continue reading

9/9/05

We stopped in Portland, Indiana yesterday where I met with Patty Johnston, Director of the Pregnancy Care Center here — what a dynamo! The center, which is an ecumenical outreach, provides free pregnancy tests; clothing, food, milk, diapers… for moms … Continue reading

8/31/05

We’ve headed into Iowa, where we stopped in Newton. There I interviewed Fr. Ernie Braida who has helped coordinate a Sister Church program with a church in El Salvador. He said they regularly send parishioners (including medical personnel) to help … Continue reading

8/28/05

We headed further east this week on Rte. 80, stopping in North Platte, Nebraska — home of the “Buffalo Bill Museum.” How Bill Cody got the name “Buffalo Bill” is by killing more than 4,000 buffalo during an eight month … Continue reading