The First Basic Right

Tomorrow is Sanctity of Life Sunday,  begun by President Ronald Reagan in 1984. It is a day to commemorate the sacredness of human life and call attention to the many lives lost due to abortion.  I am unashamedly pro-life. I believe I’ve heard all the arguments from pro-choice people. I don’t wish to hear more. […]

A Mystery Solved?

Agnes wrapped her arms around herself as she sat at the table. Try as she might, she couldn’t stop shaking and she didn’t think she’d ever be warm again.              The sheriff opened his hand and let fall a small, circular object onto the table. Candlelight glinted on gold beneath the accumulated grime.             Agnes […]

Secrets

Secrets

Tom the Terrible

Tough Tom the Barn Cat             Tough Tom was a barn cat. He really didn’t start out to be a barn cat. And, the Day family who lived on the farm didn’t think they needed a cat, but there he was. It all began on a cold, windy, sleety winter day. When Chris went to […]

But, What To Do?

What to do about the weather? Live with it and adjust as best I can. Today, for example, the thermometer is at an unbelievable -2 degrees. So, on such a morning, a hot cup of Folgers is at hand, you can be sure. In looking at past posts, I came across one from a few […]

Owlbert Learns to Fly

Fly, Owlbert! Owlbert liked his dark, cozy home in the old oak tree. It was comfortable; it was warm. He slept all day and at night, Mama and Papa Owl brought him tasty morsels. What more could one small owl ask? “It’s time to learn to fly, Owlbert,” Mother owl hooted softly. “All little owlets […]