Author Archives: Ed Kowalski

My high school has, recently, published a number of photos of its newly admitted class of 2028 and I’ve enjoyed seeing these pictures. It’s been 51 years since I first entered Xavier. I see myself in these newly admitted ‘brothers’. Proud, happy, a bit scared; all on display. These young men have no way ofContinue reading “Future Sons of Xavier”

Ulvade, Texas. A city that now takes it place along side Parkland, Buffalo, Columbine, Sante Fe, Newtown and many others. 19 kids…19. Innocent lives lost and families that will forever be altered. 19 kids. All at an age where their biggest concern should be fractions, the end of the school year, little league,cub scouts, girlContinue reading “19 Kids”

From the Urban Dictionary:Eddie’s are extremely nice guys, are incredibly attractive for not only physical appearance but also their great sense of humor, they thrive on making others laugh and are very intelligent however having such a laid back attitude is their down fall. Surrounded by friends, an Eddie is a one in a million.Continue reading “I’ll always be an Eddie.”

Most divorced dads I have known over the years have had weekends and one night a week with their kid(s), at best. Sometimes every other weekend. And it’s no slight on how each custody agreement comes together. There are a million factors that play an important role in this decision. No judgment.The judgment is whatContinue reading “Just call me a Dad….”

It’s graduation season again. The ceremonies seem to get more elaborate and there seem to be more and more of them. Pre-school. Primary-school. Middle-school. High-school. Under-grad. Grad-school. Everyone gets a ceremony. These days it’s all virtual as well. It’s like spring-training for wedding season–lots of wobbly-high heels and clip-on ties. I must confess, I’m aContinue reading “Pomp and Circumstance”

Stop showing up for people who have no interest in your presence. I know your instinct is to do everything to earn the appreciation of those around you, but it’s a boost that steals your time, energy, mental and physical health. When you begin to fight for a life with joy, interest and commitment, notContinue reading “It Takes a Lifetime to Learn”

This morning, WKIP’s Hudson Valley Live Show interviewed Rob Astorino, former Westchester County Executive and current Republican candidate for Governor. https://clyp.it/xclnw1uv

Former Orange County NY Executive Edward Diana and two other officials with the Orange County Industrial Development Agency plead guilty to numerous felony charges in Goshen yesterday. The agency’s former managing director Vincent Cozzolino plead guilty to the most serious charge of corrupting government and must pay $1 Million in restitution with 5 years ofContinue reading “NY, Where Corruption is King”

Random Sunday morning thoughts. Recognize that the people who you went to High School with should always remain your friends precisely because we share the silly, not the serious. Because we tell the same funny stories. Because we knew each other when we were at our happiest and most innocent.• It’s a safe bet thatContinue reading “RANDOM THOUGHTS”

This week, I got the word that a former teacher of mine, Mike Sehler SJ passed away. The fragility of life is something that I, like a lot of people, don’t stop to consider.I first met Father Sehler in ’75. He introduced me to James Joyce/James Agee. A quirky, intellectually gifted and, yes, sometimes arrogantContinue reading “Mike Sehler SJ”

Dear High School Seniors, I know you weren’t expecting a commencement address. It’s still April, and you haven’t even gotten to throw up at the prom yet.But you are at a crossroads. In a matter of days, you will get letters from colleges you applied to. Some will be thick. You will like those. SomeContinue reading “Dear High School Seniors”

There comes a time, in everyone’s life, when they first encounter our legal system. Usually happens right around the time when they are buying their first house, dealing with small claims situations, work related matters or maybe even family issues. Most folks approach their ‘day in court’ with the expectation that ‘justice is blind’, fairnessContinue reading “What’s a 1000 Lawyers at the bottom of the ocean called? A Good Start………”