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Commotion in the Pews

Thoughts and tirades that don't fit into any of my books. A collection of items of limited interest to anyone.

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The Watering Hole.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on May 27, 2019 by Joseph CourtemancheMay 16, 2019

The new one tried to look around the shabby American Legion post, squinting tightly after coming in from the brightness outside. Once his eyes adjusted to the gloom, he was able to spot a few souls scattered at tables around … Continue reading →

Posted in memorial day, military, Uncategorized | Tagged air reconnaissance crews, American Legion, cold war, george patton, joseph courtemanche, korea, Vietnam

Memorial Day 2018.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on May 28, 2018 by Joseph CourtemancheMay 28, 2018

This morning I was walking through the living room when the opening notes of the Star Spangled Banner sounded from the television. I stopped in place, came to attention, and presented a salute to the flag standard that I visualized … Continue reading →

Posted in memorial day, military, Uncategorized | Tagged afghanistan, clergy, commotion in the pews, georgia, god bless the united states of america, heroes, joseph courtemanche, memorial day, patrick price, suicide, veterans, vfw, waffle house, wounded

Well, That Wasn’t Exactly Overnight. But It Was Fun.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on June 1, 2017 by Joseph CourtemancheMay 31, 2017

Today’s blog will be fairly short. It’s plain old bragging, and a little bit of some other stuff. The bragging first. This past Monday, I was honored to represent the various veteran’s organizations as the emcee at the Memorial Day … Continue reading →

Posted in Assault on Saint Agnes, audio book, book review, canning, gardening, memorial day, popular culture, television, Uncategorized | Tagged archdiocese of saint paul and minneapolis, assault on saint agnes, author, book, canning, commotion in the pews, gardening, joseph courtemanche, sequel, veterans

Small Spaces Contain Great Patriots.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on May 26, 2017 by Joseph CourtemancheMay 25, 2017

Each year on Memorial Day, I try to touch on the experiences of my fellow veterans in remembering our friends, comrades, neighbors, uncles, cousins, and fine citizens who have given their all in service to this nation. Memorial Day is … Continue reading →

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