Cemetery Polka and Other Dark Stories from New England by Wilfried F. Voss

On April 30, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Short Stories, by Editor

The stories in Wilfred F. Voss’ “Cemetery Polka and other dark stories from New England” evolve around the small town of Grand Fenwick in Massachusetts. Don’t waste your time trying to find Grand Fenwick on the map. The town of Grand Fenwick, Massachusetts, its residents, and events are a product of the author’s vivid imagination.

iGerman: I listen to Radio Neandertal and That’s No Joke

On April 22, 2012, in iGerman, Wilfried F. Voss, by Editor

What makes this day so strange was the simple fact that this very same morning, before going to church, I found a website that streams radio stations from all over the world through the Internet. And this is where I found Radio Neandertal.

Fraternity: In 1968, a visionary priest recruited 20 black men to the College of the Holy Cross and changed their lives and the course of history by Diane Brady

On April 2, 2012, in Book Reviews, History, Nonfiction, Social Studies, by Editor

The inspiring true story of a group of young men whose lives were changed by a visionary mentor. Would these young men have become the leaders they are today without Father Brooks’s involvement? Fraternity is a triumphant testament to the power of education and mentorship, and a compelling argument for the difference one person can make in the lives of others.

Greenfield, Massachusetts: St. James Coffeehouse To Host Coop Concerts March 23, 2012

The Saint James Coffeehouse is a monthly concert event staged each year from September through May on Saturday nights. Folk musicians from far and wide have performed at our Coffeehouse for a decade now. The Coffeehouse marked its tenth anniversary in the spring of 2o1o.

Norumbega Park: A Novel About An American Family by Anthony Giardina

On March 4, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Editor

Norumbega Park—by Anthony Giardina, the critically acclaimed author of White Guys—is about class and parental dreams, sex and spirituality, the way visions conflict with stubborn reality, and a family’s ability to open up for others a world they can never fully grasp for themselves.

The Technologists: A Novel Of Brains And Technology Battling Evil by Matthew Pearl

On February 23, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Historical Novel, Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, by Editor

The acclaimed author of The Dante Club reinvigorates the historical thriller. Matthew Pearl’s spellbinding new novel transports readers to tumultuous nineteenth-century Boston, where the word “technology” represents a bold and frightening new concept. The fight for the future will hinge on . . .THE TECHNOLOGISTS

TD Banknorth – Fund Transfer To The UK Is A Shooting-In-The-Dark Task

On February 22, 2012, in Articles, Wilfried F. Voss, by Editor

It seems that the American banking system, despite the much-promoted online banking, is utterly incompetent when it comes to transferring funds into foreign countries.

Being Catholic Without The Dogmatism – Is That Possible?

On February 11, 2012, in Articles, Wilfried F. Voss, by Editor

It is a sad fact of life, that many Catholic residents don’t go to church anymore, may it be due to the continuing dogmatism or any other problems they might have with the Roman Catholic Church. They still might want to go to service on Ash Wednesday and receive communion without the feeling of guilt, and they can do exactly that at every Episcopal Church in the neighborhood.

Defending Jacob: A Courtroom Thriller by William Landay

On February 6, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, by Editor

Award-winning author William Landay has written the consummate novel of an embattled family in crisis—a suspenseful, character-driven mystery that is also a spellbinding tale of guilt, betrayal, and the terrifying speed at which our lives can spin out of control.