One who is full loathes honey, but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet. (Proverbs 27:7) That was me that day long ago. I was far from starving to death and certainly not about to waste away from malnourishment, but I was hungry. I'd been shopping in one of the largest malls in … Continue reading Sushi Salvation
Author: oliveswan
My Ordered Life
The food order is so familiar it slips off my tongue easily, "Italian beef, dipped, no peppers." In Chicago, everyone has their preferred Italian beef order, and that was mine. Oh, sometimes I might get it with mozzarella, but usually, just meat and bread. That's how I liked it, and I saw no reason to … Continue reading My Ordered Life
Ringbearer or Firebearer?
"A corner learns to live alone." This was in a statement to the press recently, a brilliant defensive coordinator answering questions about a struggling cornerback. In football, the cornerback is required to cover the wide receiver, keep them from catching passes. Because they're often "on an island" with their receiver, they can't always rely on … Continue reading Ringbearer or Firebearer?
This Big, Brilliant Light of Mine
There is a bank at a major intersection in my town. They have a two story, circular glass atrium made entirely of windows. To the windows near the top, they added a window covering/decal with their bank services on them. During the day, drivers passing by learn that this bank has great lending rates and … Continue reading This Big, Brilliant Light of Mine
Blaze O’ Glory
I was born in autumn, and I hope I die like autumn. Let me explain. Everyone who has gone through basic botany knows that leaves aren't green. I mean, they are, obviously (unless you're color blind), but the green in leaves comes from chlorophyll as the trees take the sunlight from the sun and turn … Continue reading Blaze O’ Glory
Brand (New) Jesus
One of my favorite books is "The Scarlet Pimpernel," and in a twist that no one saw coming...the movie adaptation is just as good! If you know the story, it's about a English nobleman, Sir Percy, who uses disguises, quick thinking, and the pseudonymn "Scarlet Pimpernel" to rescue French nobles condemned to die by the … Continue reading Brand (New) Jesus
Lies of the Dear Leader
Have you ever seen a documentary on North Korea? I was watching one at a friend's house. It was eye-opening. Especially the part about the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). At documentary time, the North Koreans were still broadcasting propaganda over the border to South Korea. According to Wikipedia, they stopped these broadcasts 9 years ago. Anyway, … Continue reading Lies of the Dear Leader
Fruit from the Olive Tree 