She says she’s going to jump. I pleaded with her to reconsider. After all we mean to each other—our love for each other, our kids, grandkids, great grandkids. So much to live for—our plans and bucket list. After all, i … Continue reading She Jumped
Something about rainbows predicting your future—good luck. Yesterday morning, oh now it is two days ago since we are in Auckland, New Zealand and it we lost a day. No that is not bad luck—it was planned as we embark … Continue reading Lucky Us
Three trees embrace the altar: One stretching heavenward, verdant, magnificent, proud; The second, the shorter One, clinging mother earth; The third, floating above, The Cross, The Constant Reminder. Trinity: Things come in threes, The great mystery, Three trees on a hill. … Continue reading The Tree of Life
Peas. There were peas. Green peas and onions, little white onions. Creamed, sweet and delicious, fresh vegies in those days. Mm, mm, most scrumptious. Bacon too. Why do I remember bacon? What was it in or with or was it … Continue reading A Vivid Holiday Memory
He was wizened, old and maybe wise. We were entering a restaurant and he stood just outside the door plying his wares to tourists. In each hand he held a simple angel, wooden, carved, unfinished, raw. I did not appreciate its value at … Continue reading For Behold
So I tried dating! First I had to invent an event worthy of asking her out I had to steel my nerves and make the call She said yes! Yes! then I had to make the date memorable I bought … Continue reading Our First Date
We took photos in those old photo booths – making crazy faces and, just the other night, a smooch or two. In the 50s we were in an arcade, in Crestline on the crest of the San Bernardino mountains, and … Continue reading Photo Booth Memory
Preamble to the Constitution of the United States We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty … Continue reading Purpose of the Union of the United States
