Monthly Archives: October 2014

She’s my second cousin, Grief. I see her periodically. I don’t go out of my way to visit her. She comes on her own to be with me for a while. I treat her gently in the hope that she’s … Continue reading →

I hate when someone calls to ask me a favor and begins with the question, “What are doing tomorrow night?” I have no idea what is involved but I’m expected to give an instant answer. Am I to be an … Continue reading →

I love satellite radio. Since sliced bread, I can’t think of anything comparable. Commercial free, varied and so many offerings. I renew it every three years. My renewal came up so I called to renew for another three years and … Continue reading →

Lot’s wife has no name (I guess you could call her “Salty”) and Joseph says and has no recorded statements in the Bible. The next cocktail party you attend, you can amaze your friends with these tiny bits of trivia. … Continue reading →

If I hear once more what a “normal” family is, I think I’ll….well, who knows. The June Cleavers and Donna Reeds make for good television but are lousy at real life stuff. The buzz word opposite normal was “dysfunctional” as … Continue reading →

Medicine has all kinds of maladies concerning the heart. Heart attack? Call 911. Enlarged heart? Drugs for the rest of your life. Those medical alerts are conversely spiritual gifts. A heart attack in spirituality is called passion and a deep … Continue reading →

Another season ends and a new season lies before us as the kids do what kids love to do.  They pretend and put on a mask to be someone other than they think they are.  (What kid knows who he/she … Continue reading →