When I was a kid, I often found myself writing somewhat gory endings to my short stories that were assigned in school. Even the pumpkins in the pumpkin patch faced an ugly death if they acted ugly and prideful. Society would tell you that I suffered some kind of abuse as a child and I … Read More
If only he had known …
There’s a mushy Garth Brooks song that brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it… “If Tomorrow Never Comes” has the singer asking himself if his beloved will know how much he loved her, if the amount of love he gives her now will be enough to carry her through if “tomorrow never … Read More
Life is not a jar of pickles
Have you ever tried to open a new jar of pickles (or peanut butter!) by yourself only to get frustrated, irritated and defeated? If you’re anything like me, you try opening the jar using all so-called home remedies. First, your bare hands then with a towel or one of those rubber grippers that are designed … Read More
That defining moment
I wrote a similar version of this blog a couple of years ago for the site Daily Jesus, which is still there but has become inactive. I’m revising and reposting it here. When people meet someone new, it’s a common practice to ask what each other does for a living. It also seems commonplace in … Read More