I was taught by nuns in grade school and christian brothers in high school. It was dang tough, but I remember it with fondness and I appreciate the learning and discipline. I remember Sister Teresa Mary in 6th grade whom I fell in love with. I also remember Brother Leonard in high school wwho was a former Marine Drill Instructor and believe me he was every bit of it at school. He actually wore a black cape. You talk about Darth Vader! He was well over 6 ft. and weight prbaby 275. He was a legend.

I was a server too (I actually got thrown off the servers) and I remember my Latin (I love to say the Our Father in Latin). Of course, it was required in high school. I was fearful of my parish priest's reaction in high school because they were the ones who distributed report cards.


"Generosity. That was my first mistake."
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