I have a special feeling for platters–no, not the 1950s singing group, although I enjoyed their music, nor even new platters, but platters from the past, the older, the better. I have a few of them, have had them for years. Some I probably inherited; some, I bought at flea markets or antique shops. My […]
Jun 8, 2014
And the Winner Is…
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So, California Chrome did not win the Triple Crown in horse racing yesterday. That makes me sad. I should not watch a horse race because I get too involved. Every horse is doing his best and I want them all to win which, of course, isn’t possible. I really did want the valiant horse with […]
May 31, 2014
Waiting for the Morning
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“My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning” (Psalm 130:6). Something about mornings brings hope. I believe it is related to a life force within us that rises, like the mercury in a thermometer, with each new day. As I read that verse from Psalm 130, I can imagine a […]
Mar 30, 2014
Family, Friends, and Fiction
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Having a brother is nice. Having two brothers is twice as nice. As I write, I draw upon my brothers’ experiences and knowledge quite a bit. Tracy is a geology major and if I want to know about rock formations that might contain gold or silver, or the kind of rock that is most likely […]
Dec 12, 2013
Precious and Priceless Peace
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The older I get, the more I enjoy the blessing of peace; not just peace, mind you, but peace that comes of being free and contented and pursuing my own dreams. In school, we learned about “pax romana” or the peace that Rome imposed upon conquered nations. That is not peace at all but a seething […]
Dec 11, 2013
Small Lights, Lasting Memories
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Each morning, I plug in the Christmas tree lights. The tree sits right beside my computer and it is nice to see it glow. I believe I enjoy the ornaments more this year than I have for several years. As I said the other day, the tree is decorated with memories, many of them going […]
