David and Renee walked along the seashore, enjoying the sweet sensations of the water on their bare feet. The coastline seemed to go on forever. Enjoying the elemental beauty of the ocean, mountains, palm trees, and just being together, they were surprised that they had walked eight miles, or nearly thirteen kilometers! They turned around... Continue Reading →
It's the case that I don't move as fast as I used to, So my celerity in walking is really way down. My knees hurt a little more than usual, But, thankfully, I can still pretty much get around. I was amazed at learning that my dependable Knees and hips would only last me so... Continue Reading →
I read a quote by a young, black intellectual who believed that full racial equality would never happen in America. He felt the opposite of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in regards to the Dream ever being realized. The sense of hopelessness struck me forcefully, for when hope is gone, what is left? When a... Continue Reading →
It is the order of things unseen that music creates a bond across species. Each creature works to be safe. For the deer, that generally means leaping away from the danger of the two-legged animals who have instruments that bring death and a hungry look in their eyes. The big stag usually would not allow... Continue Reading →
Daniel began the difficult task of cleaning out years of lives spent together. He wanted to stay in his home, but his daughters, Lauren and Mary, had convinced him that it was not a great idea to remain where so many memories lingered. The oldest, Mary, had declared his desire to live alone an "overindulgence"... Continue Reading →
There is no rhyme or reason, I know, To my love of gadgets, big and small. No matter the costs of the bells and whistles, I will not rest until I have bought them all. BBQ grills with the kitchen sink attached, And electric lawnmowers that need no gas. Planters that water themselves during the... Continue Reading →
After ten hours on a plane, all Jonathan wanted was real nutrition, food that had not been processed within inches of its life. The long road to his home was a twisting snake with no visible end, and his appetite grew with every mile. Just as he pulled into his garage, he remembered hearing of... Continue Reading →
I hated helping Nana as she stood in the cold, Hanging bed sheets on the laundry line with pins. On freezing cold days, they became shaky bricks. And were painful when they hit you on the shins. But, the sweet smells of those sheets on our beds, As they kept us toasty warm from head... Continue Reading →
As Jessica walked down the aisle of the church, she was mesmerized by what she saw playing out in front of her. People of all colors were sitting side by side, singing hymns and smiling! She had never seen that before, raised in a church with one race of people. She started to turn around... Continue Reading →
