To Face Unafraid
Have you ever noticed something you’ve never noticed before? I’ve heard the song all my life. Yet until the other day, the lyric has blown past me like snowflakes on…
Mistletoe
Have you stolen a kiss under the mistletoe this Christmas season?If you miss your chance, come to our house. Because from the looks of the tree in our front yard,…
24/7/365
The line of cars wraps around the building every morning, 7 days a week. Rain or shine, windy or calm, hot or cold, the Ford’s and Chevy’s and Nissan’s and…
As Is
Electrical outlets to nowhere. Light switches not connected to any light. Tobacco smoke and tar stains on the walls and ceiling. Floors that aren’t level. Carpet that needs cleaning. And…
Two Too Many
It’s about a quarter till five at United on 50th and Q and every line is at least three carts deep. It’s not always a given that the Express Lane…
Droid
American “Br-Idol”
You’ve probably never met my cousin Jack. If you ever do, you’ll like him right away. Strangers don’t stay strangers after they shake his hand. Genuinely West Texas friendly, he…
24 Hours
My Mom called a few minutes ago. The hospice nurses say Dad will probably pass within 24 hours. “Is he awake? If he is, can I talk to him?” Dad…
Cleaning For The House Cleaner
Working my way through grad school in Phoenix I had a small cleaning business. I was good at it. My Mom and extended family had taught me well. All it…
Movie Memories
“C’mon, girls! Brush your hair, brush your teeth and get your shoes on. We’re leaving.” “Where we going, Daddy?” “Move it, girls. We’re outta here.” “Is it a surprise?” “Not…
Ground Effect
Have you ever seen a bird flying low across the water? Have you noticed that when they do, they aren’t flapping their wings? It’s called “ground effect”. When the bird…