RESUMÉ of
Michael Joseph Halm
continuing activities
1983- extraordinary minister of the Eucharist and server, St. Leo parish, Cincinnati, OH
1984- Secular Franciscan Order (including historian, novice master, and ecology chairperson in Our Lady of Presentation and St. Anthony fraternities), editor of Presentation prayer line list, St. Leo Church prison ministry member and server
1986- godfather to Lisa and Pam Morgan, contributing editor to My People newspaper
1987- godfather to Melody, Angela, Bryan, and Coleman Beall
1988- knight of Militia Immaculata (Knights of the Immaculata), editor of The Norbury Chronicle, Holmesian Studies SIG
1989- CFO of Hierogamous Enterprises
1991- member of Franciscans International, Acts 2:42 HBC (home-based community)
1992- co-worker in Presentation Ministries lay association
1994- member of the Universal Living Rosary Association of St. Philomena and cartoonist for Edge to Edge strip in My People
1995- crossword puzzle writer for My People, member of Baker Street Irregulars
1998- member of PM co-worker team in charge of Baptismal cards
2000- publisher of Hierogamous Hymns, webmaster of michaelhalm.tripod.com
2002- editor for tv.com, contributor to On-line Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences (OEIS)
2003- publisher of the play, The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, team member in Great International Mersenne Prime Search (GIMPS)
2006- contributor to Wold Newton Universe and Internet Movie Data Base (IMDB)
2007- contributor to Zooniverse fka Galaxy Zoo
2011- publisher of Psalms, Hymns and Inspired Songs
2014- publisher of Proverbials, Crosswords with Jesus and Rainbeau's Riddles and Rhymes
2015- publisher of The Wizard Who Couldn’t and Other Basilian Tales , and Sherlock Holmes and the Mad Doctor
past accomplishments
1966 member of National Honor Society
1968-70 member of Sigma Pi Sigma
1970 recipient of B. S. in physics and math from University of Detroit
1974-76 member of ELSFWA (E. Lansing Science Fiction Writers Association), Tolkien Fellowship
1975 writer for Warped Space, Frey Scientific Co.
1975-77 writer for Destrier
1975-80, 2006-7 member of Society for Creative Anachronism (Percival of Toulouse, alchemist for Barony of North Woods, founder of shire of Glenngliondrach)
1975-2008 member of American Mensa
1976 writer for Cosmic Trashcanner and Starminion
1977-2008 editor of Mpossibilities, Fortean Mysteries SIG
1979 nonfiction writer for Mensa Bulletin
1978 editor of EnvironMensan
1978-80 editor for Morning Star newsletter; reporter for Spectrum, Fargo, ND
1980 feature writer for Plain Talk, Plain Foods Co-op, Fargo, ND; professional model
1981 poetry writer for Daily Meditation
1981-2008 editor of The Cauldron, Mythopoeic SIG
1982 reporter for News, Kalamazoo, MI
1983 writer for International Fortean Organization Journal; winnr of dishonorable mention in Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest, writer for Morbius
1983-87 writer for Puzzle-M
1983-84 poet-in-residence at Our Lady of Presentation church, Cincinnati, OH
1983-89 member of St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Leo parish, Cincinnati, OH
1984-89 trustee of Heinold Neighborhood Services
1984-2001 Marquette Manor Bible study teacher
1985 poetry writer for PM Newsletter
1987-89 poet-in-residence at Kolbe House, Cincinnati, OH
1987-90 "Question Box" and "Short Stops" writer, My People
1988 Morningstar Bookstore worker
1988-89 member in St. Leo's men's support group
1988-89 writer for The Deal Table
1990-94 E. Westwood Improvement Association secretary and trustee
1991 recipient of honorary doctorate from Cleo Society
1991-92 editor of E. Westwood Clarion
1993-2000 member of the Promised Community HBC
1994 contributor to The Rational Inquester
1995-2008 leader of a Baker Street Irregulars (BSI) scion
1996-97 librarian for Guadalupe Bible College
1998 confirmation sponsor for Carolyn Lourdes Shield
2002, 2008-9 actor in St. John Passion Play
2002-2008 blogger at My Hierogamous Life
2003-4 webmaster of luminous_mysteries.info
2004 publisher of e-book Descendants of St. Clotilda
2004 publisher of on-line sheet music at Finale Showcase
2005 member of Mr. Lobo's Sleepless Knights of Insomnia
2006 Time Magazine Person of the Year
2013-15 teacher for Guadalupe Bible College
In addition to writing many articles and reviews for the Mensan special interest group newsletters, the comic strip and crossword puzzles, and books mentioned above, he has also written more general interest articles and reviews, many on-line:
BOOK REVIEWS
Author Discusses Benefits Of Religion
Authors Make Case For Marriage
Book Presents Life's Greatest Lessons
Book Prepares for End of Millennium
Book Shares Healings At Lourdes
Christians Produce Alternative Comics
Faithful Experience Marvels Of God
Fifth Harry Potter Book Is Disappointing
The Gates of Hell Do Not Prevail
Harry Potter Is No Magician's Nephew
Holmes Tackles Biblical Mysteries
The Holy Eucharist Is Still Miraculous
Is the Bible in Code?
Pope's Book Hits Bestseller List
Book Shares How To Be A Saint, Not A Dummy
Sherlock Holmes Finds God
Stop Cheating God And Yourself
ECONOMIC ISSUES
Casino Expansion Efforts Pose Treat to Nation
Closed Sundays
Economic Crisis Needs Creative Solutions
Farm Workers Continue to Suffer
God Cares About Your Finances
Microfinance Programs Aid Poor
Small Is Not Necessarily Beautiful
FOOD
"Alliums", "Apples", "Bread", "Cheese", "Honey", "Legumes", "Nuts", "Potatoes", "Sea Vegetables", "Squash", "Starch", "Strawberries", "Teas"
HEALTH ISSUES
AIDS Can Be Stopped
Cloning: An Attack on Human Dignity
Consumers Caught in Spending Trap
Day of Prayer Focuses on Repentance and Healing
The Try-It Diet
Vitamins Are Pro-Life
HUMAN INTEREST
Abortion Survivors Tell Their Stories
Christians Bear One Another's Burdens
Creation Museum Provides Unique Experience
Discernment of Prophecy Needed
Ex-Homosexuals Persecuted
Interest In Papal Prophecies Increases
Just Life Urges Action for Life
The Mass Is Not What You Think
Men Answer the Call Again
Men Are Answering the Call
Men Called to Change
Men Called to Fight for Freedom
Miss California USA Defends Marriage
New Age or Old Lie?
Only Jesus Is the True Light
Play Together, Stay Together
Pro-Life Decisions Have Great Impact
Prodigals Meet the Father
Screenwriter Shares Conversion Experience
Third Parties Protest
Vampire Craze Is Unhealthy Passion
Winter's Mysteries
humor
Edge to Edge comic strip
Epidemic of spring fever affects students different than most
Ever Write About Homonyms?
INSPIRATIONAL
Angels Impact People's Lives
Christians Called To Evangelize
Christians Unite To Affirm Principles
Eucharistic Congress Builds Faith
God Answers Prayers: A 9/11/01 Testimony
God Works Miracles
Hanoi Jane Finds Prince of Peace
Heinold Neighborhood Services Winning the War on Poverty
Heritage Girls Provide Faith-Based Scouting
Hidden People Found
Holy Families Are Possible With God
Holy Marriages Still Possible With God
In God We Still Trust
John XXIII And Francis Share Positive Qualities
Media Campaign Focuses On Bible
The Net Is Being Mended
Pope Francis Names New Saints And Blesseds
Priest Uses Cooking To Encourage Community
Priest Uses Media To Evangelize
Saintly Army Chaplain Receives Medal Of Honor
Singer Evangelizes With New Lyrics To Old Songs
Successful Marriage "Secrets" Revealed
Visit To Heaven Reaches Millions
INTERNATIONAL
Blessed Are the Persecuted
Chinese Church Built on Martyrs
Haiti Quake Produces "Miracles"
Iraqi Refugees Need Assistance
Jesus Victorious in La Victoire
Local Churches Fund Poverty Fight in Haiti
Martyrs Continue To Enrich Church
Mary Continues To Call For Conversions
Miracles Are Happening in Mexico
Persecution Both Dealt with and Ignored
Pope Challenges Youth, World
Pope Condemns Terror in East Timor
The Signs of the Times Are Hopeful
2001 Was A Year of God's Favor
What's Impeachable
World Youth Day: A Life-Changing Event
movie reviews
Atlantis: The Ever Lost Empire
Bible Stories Provide the “Greatest Adventures"
"Colors” Deglorifies Gang Warfare
The Chronicles of Narnia Movies Begin
Film Captures Fight For Religious Freedom
Film Generates Strong Reactions
Film List Aids Viewers
"Men in Black" Delivers Message with Humor
Pokemon Is Monstrous
Recent Films Reflect Moral Divide
The Truth About Pocahontas
Videos Tell the Good News
PUZZLES
Alphabetical Numeration
crossword puzzles
Crosssyllable Puzzle
Find Your Way to the Foot of the Cross
New Countries
The Thesaurus
SCIENCE
Astronomical Discoveries Glorify God
Careers for Women in Science Topic of SU-hosted Conference
God Is in Charge
Oldest Scripture Is Discovered
Praise God for Jupiter's Comet
Stars Should Lead Us to Jesus
Thoughts on the Ethics of Science
Voyager Reveals Glory of God
SEASONAL
Celebrate A True Christmas: Adore Jesus
Christ Came at Christmas
Christmas Is Miraculous
Christmastime Is Storytime
The Greatest Gift: The Incarnation
Holidays Not Only Happy, But Holy
Jesus Christ Is the Light
Jesus Cures 'Holidaze'
Jesus Is Alive
Jubilee Means Debt-free
Patriotic Rosary Offers Prayers For Nation
Passion Play Continues To Proclaim Jesus
The St. John Passion Play: A Cincinnati Tradition
Share Jesus This Christmas
This Christmas Is Different
TELEVISION REVIEWS
The DaVinci Code Turned To Good
God Stars in New Series
Series Focuses On The Birth Of The Church
Talk Shows Hit 'New Low'
Travel Show Goes On Pilgrimages
TV Show Is Modern Morality Play
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