Church and Football. Besides both being traditionally held on Sunday, do they have any other similarities? Read on... For those that don't like football, or have been living under a rock, you may not be as fully versed with the Saga of Tim Tebow. One of the greatest college football quarterbacks ever, Tim Tebow is … Continue reading Body & Bureaucracy
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Football and Family Snuggles
Let me start out by saying that football is my favorite sport. I didn't grow up watching it though. My dad was not a football-watching father. If he had been things might have been different in my life. For one thing, I probably would have ended up as a Chicago Bears fan instead of a … Continue reading Football and Family Snuggles
Daddy’s Girl
A soft, yellow glow illuminated the stove in the kitchen at midnight, the only light in the house. Tiny footsteps pattered down the hall and a pair of blue eyes peeked around the doorway. Across the suburbs, other three-year-olds slept in their beds, but not I. During maple syrup season, my father stayed up late … Continue reading Daddy’s Girl
Happy Snooze Year
Ah, New Year's Eve. As a child, there's nothing more exciting than the thrill of staying awake for the turning of the year. That's why analog clocks were invented...so you can watch each second tick away the hour from 11 pm to MIDNIGHT!! Milestone years are the most fun. The year I anticipated as a … Continue reading Happy Snooze Year
All the World to Me
A picture is worth 1,000 words. As a writer who does not have very good photography skills, I usually end up looking at photos I've taken and couldn't tell you in 1,000 words what I was trying to get a picture of. This photo of my grandfather and me, however, could very well be worth … Continue reading All the World to Me
This Little Girl is Not Made of Sugar
Going to the doctor is a bit unnerving, no matter for what reason you go. I'm usually driving home later in the deep mists of introspection. After a recent visit, I compared/contrasted my conversation with the doctor and certain conversations I've had with the Great Physician. My doctor gave me a list of things I … Continue reading This Little Girl is Not Made of Sugar
Careful, or you’ll end up in my novel.
What do I do for fun? I write. It took me several months before I would admit that to people when they asked what my hobby was. I don't know why I was so shy about my favorite past-time. (What will they think if I admit I like to write? Have they heard of this … Continue reading Careful, or you’ll end up in my novel.
Fruit from the Olive Tree 