When I Met Mike

When I met Mike, my world grew bigger. Mike introduced me to Bear, Grady, Pedro, Mellissandra, Bubba, Elizabeth, Baby Gary, Stanley, Tony, Amy, Boyce, Dallas, Hadley, Guitar Dave, and Jesse. They live on the streets in Austin, Texas. Most are alcoholics. They all have broken relationships with family, friends, and God. They are troubled people. [...]

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On the Mend

Dad has recently experienced hours of increased energy and less pain in the mornings or the afternoons. During these good times, he reads, takes short driveway walks, looks and listens for birds, or writes poetry. He is currently reading Angels by Billy Graham, and yesterday he pointed out two mourning doves in the pine tree. [...]

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God Phoned Today

It was about time. I’ve been waiting for God to telephone me for as long as I can remember. He talked about love and faithfulness. I was all ears as the call began with a reminder of the faithfulness of Noah (Hebrews 11:7). Then it was right on to Proverbs 3:3, with some personal instruction. [...]

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Remembering Don Waddoups

Inauguration Day 2009 It was a happy day I’m glad to admit, A day of seamless change of power, A time in which this nation gladly submits, A time many countries never see, not even for an hour. But as the day starts to wane As the parades and balls begin to bore My mind [...]

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Happiness Is . . .

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Bluebirds of Happiness

I cannot help but smile a happy smile when I see the picture of these Eastern bluebirds. Aunt Margaret photographed the pair at her house last March. They were waiting at the window to be fed when she arrived home from church, one rare snowy Sunday. Aunt Margaret and Uncle Bob fed bluebirds at their [...]

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Radiation Blues

It’s Day 23 of Dad’s radiation recovery, and he’s still feeling a good deal of the “radiation blues.” Biscuit gravy and water are still the only things that he can swallow without his throat first being coated with the numbing medication. However, his throat has improved so that it tolerates cream soups, soft-cooked eggs, canned [...]

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The Gift of Music

“What is the meaning of “Liebestraum?” Dad queried, as we listened to the Romantic piano piece by Franz Liszt. “Sounds like something to do with sleep.” Consulting the chapter on Liszt in my favorite book about classical composers, The Gift of Music, I replied, “It means Dream of Love in German.” I continued reading that [...]

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Love Your Neighbor

Dad and I continue to immerse ourselves in the small-town life of Mitford, North Carolina, delightfully chronicled by Jan Karon. We waved good-bye to Father Tim as he embarked on a vacation to Ireland at the conclusion of At Home in Mitford, and wasted no time in greeting him when he returned to resume his [...]

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Goin’ on a Truck Ride

Now here is a bird story that you gotta love. . .  Hannah’s Grandpa Mac sent this story to her, and  we want to share this tale of friendship.

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