Author Archives: Jim Fair

My daughter, Adrienne, has a knack for getting me to do the right thing – even when I resist.  Last week, home from college, she announced that she thought it would be a good idea for us to go Christmas … Continue reading →

As some of you recall, we have something called the POC (Participatory Organizational Council for long).  It has been working to improve how we work for the past several months. Lately, a few questions have come up about what exactly … Continue reading →

I’m not a theologian.  I depend on the Church and that little voice of conscience inside me to determine what is right and wrong. That little voice started screaming yesterday when I got a promotion in the mail for cremation.  … Continue reading →

A few days ago, Uncle Sam came close to banning Tony the Tiger. Tony, you may recall, is the official spokes feline for Frosted Flakes.  He has been doing it since I was a little kid, which means he has … Continue reading →

If you ever wondered what consecrated women in Regnum Christi have to say about each other, there is a place to find out: 2010 Senior Speaks. It is a new section on the Mater Ecclesiae College (MEC) website where the … Continue reading →

On a beautiful autumn afternoon 37 years ago today, a beautiful, bright, clever, artistic young woman named Charmaine became my wife. Thanks to her, I have a wonderful son and daughter.  Thanks to her, I became a Catholic.  Thanks to … Continue reading →

Sunday afternoon you will find me at Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park, Illinois. I know, there is a more famous Bourbon Street a bit south of Illinois, but this will be a fun time for a great cause. The Littleton … Continue reading →

Dr. Robert C. Lawler is a hero.  He doesn’t wear a cape and leap tall buildings with a single bound, but he saves lives. Dr. Lawler, AKA my friend Bob, is an OBGYN.  And as far as I can discover, … Continue reading →

Sometimes, the job isn’t so fun.  After all, we have communicated some rather difficult things the past couple years. But I enjoy my work and admire the people I work with.  And the past week I was blessed to spend … Continue reading →

I had an appointment to donate platelets at my local LifeSource Blood Center in the Chicago suburbs. Platelets are a part of the blood used to treat cancer patients.  Giving them takes a couple hours.  I have been doing it … Continue reading →