Comments for The Wisdom of "Les Miserables" http://algarrotto.edublogs.org Lessons From the Heart of John Valjean Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:17:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Earth Mother 79 A.D. by Pam Kimmell http://algarrotto.edublogs.org/2008/08/13/earth-mother-79-ad/#comment-54 Pam Kimmell Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:14:43 +0000 http://algarrotto.edublogs.org/?p=45#comment-54 Al what a lovely tribute to a mother and child forever frozen in time....still holding the promise of life never fulfilled. You honor her and her child with your beautiful poetic tribute. All the best.... Pam Kimmell Al what a lovely tribute to a mother and child forever frozen in time….still holding the promise of life never fulfilled. You honor her and her child with your beautiful poetic tribute.

All the best….
Pam Kimmell

]]> Comment on Author Bio by Alfred J. Garrotto http://algarrotto.edublogs.org/author-bio/#comment-53 Alfred J. Garrotto Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:02:30 +0000 http://algarrotto.edublogs.org/author-bio/#comment-53 Mike: Yes, it's me, Al Garrotto, Toni's brother! Great to hear from you. I hope you'll take a moment to read my posts. I'm trying to get back on a semi-monthly schedule. I've laid out a lot of my spiritual journey in my book, The Wisdom of Les Miserables: Lessons From the Heart of Jean Valjean (2008). Also check out my website at www.blsinc.com/garrotto.htm. Toni's website is www.simplysicilian.net/. She just published a new Sicilian cookbook. Are you still living in the Santa Monica area or did life take you off to other more exotic places? Mike:

Yes, it’s me, Al Garrotto, Toni’s brother! Great to hear from you. I hope you’ll take a moment to read my posts. I’m trying to get back on a semi-monthly schedule.

I’ve laid out a lot of my spiritual journey in my book, The Wisdom of Les Miserables: Lessons From the Heart of Jean Valjean (2008).

Also check out my website at http://www.blsinc.com/garrotto.htm. Toni’s website is http://www.simplysicilian.net/. She just published a new Sicilian cookbook.

Are you still living in the Santa Monica area or did life take you off to other more exotic places?

]]> Comment on Author Bio by Mike Green http://algarrotto.edublogs.org/author-bio/#comment-52 Mike Green Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:49:00 +0000 http://algarrotto.edublogs.org/author-bio/#comment-52 Joe? Is that you? Toni's brother? Just an old friend from 9th Street (I know, you lived on 10th). Your faith journey is of some interest. I haven't read your blog (I bumped into it after seeing Les Miserabls for the umpteenth time). Joe? Is that you? Toni’s brother?

Just an old friend from 9th Street (I know, you lived on 10th).

Your faith journey is of some interest. I haven’t read your blog (I bumped into it after seeing Les Miserabls for the umpteenth time).

]]> Comment on Return of the Wise Man by Phyllis Stout http://algarrotto.edublogs.org/2008/05/14/return-of-the-wise-man/#comment-51 Phyllis Stout Fri, 16 May 2008 03:19:42 +0000 http://algarrotto.edublogs.org/2008/05/14/return-of-the-wise-man/#comment-51 The year I went thru RCIA was Bill's first year on the team--and I believe a first for Al also. After hours, Bill patiently taught me how to say the Rosary and the Stations of the Cross so that I could keep up with my two grandsons. When I was confirmed, Bill came to our home and meet all of our children and grandchildren. They adored him. Bill was always my spiritual friend, correcting me when I got it all wrong and taught me ever so patiently. Lou and I and our family will miss Bill very much, but I know in my heart that we will see him again. The year I went thru RCIA was Bill’s first year on the team–and I believe a first for Al also. After hours, Bill patiently taught me how to say the Rosary and the Stations of the Cross so that I could keep up with my two grandsons. When I was confirmed, Bill came to our home and meet all of our children and grandchildren. They adored him. Bill was always my spiritual friend, correcting me when I got it all wrong and taught me ever so patiently. Lou and I and our family will miss Bill very much, but I know in my heart that we will see him again.

]]> Comment on Return of the Wise Man by Al Garrotto http://algarrotto.edublogs.org/2008/05/14/return-of-the-wise-man/#comment-50 Al Garrotto Thu, 15 May 2008 19:33:55 +0000 http://algarrotto.edublogs.org/2008/05/14/return-of-the-wise-man/#comment-50 I have corrected the error in the date of Bill Joyce's death, I apologize to any of you who were confused by the date given in the original version of the post. I have corrected the error in the date of Bill Joyce’s death, I apologize to any of you who were confused by the date given in the original version of the post.

]]> Comment on Return of the Wise Man by Clyde Trombettas http://algarrotto.edublogs.org/2008/05/14/return-of-the-wise-man/#comment-48 Clyde Trombettas Thu, 15 May 2008 16:14:13 +0000 http://algarrotto.edublogs.org/2008/05/14/return-of-the-wise-man/#comment-48 Al, I beleive it was May 8, 2008 (not September) Anyway, very nice reflection. I remember Bill sitting next to me my first few weeks of RCIA. I was wondering during those days what the heck I was doing there. Then I heard Bill tell someone next to him "I go to Mass everyday at 8:00am." I asked bill "You must be joking, you only need to go to Mass on Sundays, why would you go everyday?" Then, I got caught in Bills web, Bill said "why not come tomorrow, and we can get some coffee after." That was three years ago and I still go to 8:00am Mass at least once a week. I'll miss my morning coffee with Bill terribly, he was/is my spiritual compass and guide, never judging, but always getting me to broaden my viewpoint in a very caring and respectful manner. I miss him terribly. Al,

I beleive it was May 8, 2008 (not September) Anyway, very nice reflection. I remember Bill sitting next to me my first few weeks of RCIA. I was wondering during those days what the heck I was doing there. Then I heard Bill tell someone next to him “I go to Mass everyday at 8:00am.” I asked bill “You must be joking, you only need to go to Mass on Sundays, why would you go everyday?”

Then, I got caught in Bills web, Bill said “why not come tomorrow, and we can get some coffee after.” That was three years ago and I still go to 8:00am Mass at least once a week.

I’ll miss my morning coffee with Bill terribly, he was/is my spiritual compass and guide, never judging, but always getting me to broaden my viewpoint in a very caring and respectful manner.

I miss him terribly.

]]> Comment on Return of the Wise Man by Mike Johnson http://algarrotto.edublogs.org/2008/05/14/return-of-the-wise-man/#comment-47 Mike Johnson Thu, 15 May 2008 15:34:54 +0000 http://algarrotto.edublogs.org/2008/05/14/return-of-the-wise-man/#comment-47 If Catholics are called to make a difference in this world and to help others, Bill Joyce certainly embodied this calling. He touched so many, so deeply, in such a short period of time. Bill, you have always been everyone's biggest fan, and we know that you are still with us supporting us, cheering us on, smiling, and giving us your signature "thumbs up". We love you and miss you. If Catholics are called to make a difference in this world and to help others, Bill Joyce certainly embodied this calling. He touched so many, so deeply, in such a short period of time. Bill, you have always been everyone’s biggest fan, and we know that you are still with us supporting us, cheering us on, smiling, and giving us your signature “thumbs up”. We love you and miss you.

]]> Comment on “Val”: About the Cover Art by kim from hiraeth http://algarrotto.edublogs.org/2008/03/15/val-about-the-cover-art/#comment-46 kim from hiraeth Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:02:47 +0000 http://algarrotto.edublogs.org/2008/03/15/val-about-the-cover-art/#comment-46 Thanks for stopping by my blog with an invitation to visit! Les Mis is my all time favorite novel. I can't count the number of times I've read it. My family knows that when I pick up Les Mis, they are going to be read-to when I get to my favorite parts! M. Muriel is one of my favorite characters, so I'm reading aloud from nearly every page! My family smiles patiently. : D Great content. I've subscribed and look forward to reading more! Thanks for stopping by my blog with an invitation to visit!

Les Mis is my all time favorite novel. I can’t count the number of times I’ve read it. My family knows that when I pick up Les Mis, they are going to be read-to when I get to my favorite parts!

M. Muriel is one of my favorite characters, so I’m reading aloud from nearly every page!

My family smiles patiently. : D

Great content. I’ve subscribed and look forward to reading more!

]]> Comment on Welcome by Douglas MacWilliams Lawson http://algarrotto.edublogs.org/welcome-to-the-wisdom-of-les-miserables/#comment-45 Douglas MacWilliams Lawson Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:48:33 +0000 http://algarrotto.edublogs.org/welcome-to-the-wisdom-of-les-miserables/#comment-45 Awesome! Love the site, love the interview, can't wait to read the book! Good job, Al! -Doug Awesome! Love the site, love the interview, can’t wait to read the book!

Good job, Al!
-Doug

]]> Comment on In Search of Wisdom by Jason Shelton http://algarrotto.edublogs.org/2007/07/04/in-search-of-wisdom/#comment-43 Jason Shelton Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:20:00 +0000 http://algarrotto.edublogs.org/2007/07/04/in-search-of-wisdom/#comment-43 Wisdom? Now here is a question for the ages, why not just as us for a concise explanation of the Holy Trinity. To define such a thing is to know the mind of God. I am a humble, and far more important, young philospher who has grapled with this question many times over. Interestingly enough, Plato's discussion on the four chief virtues, Justice, Wisdom, Temperence, and Courage, conclude placing Justice as the greatest of all, or perhaps the utmost necessary in all great cities and people, although I'm quite certain he didn't have Javert as his archetype Governor or citizen. Wisdom is a peculiar thing, if a wise man declares his wisdom he's a fool, if he doesn't belive he's wise however than he's just as foolish. Wisdom belongs to white beards and the hearts of gentle women. I know nothing of this word, but someday, maybe somday... Wisdom? Now here is a question for the ages, why not just as us for a concise explanation of the Holy Trinity. To define such a thing is to know the mind of God. I am a humble, and far more important, young philospher who has grapled with this question many times over. Interestingly enough, Plato’s discussion on the four chief virtues, Justice, Wisdom, Temperence, and Courage, conclude placing Justice as the greatest of all, or perhaps the utmost necessary in all great cities and people, although I’m quite certain he didn’t have Javert as his archetype Governor or citizen.

Wisdom is a peculiar thing, if a wise man declares his wisdom he’s a fool, if he doesn’t belive he’s wise however than he’s just as foolish. Wisdom belongs to white beards and the hearts of gentle women. I know nothing of this word, but someday, maybe somday…

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