Some moments in life are so precious, so connected to our souls that time cannot erase them. They are both nostalgic and present all in one thought; indelible memories of relationships that take the form of a vow, a birth, a bond, a parting. Remembering them can fill us with joy or touch us with […]
Read MoreBe Careful Little Eyes
I grew up an only child in a rural area with few neighbor kids close by, so television became a fill-in companion. Programming in those days was pretty mild and parents, for the most part, didn’t have to contend with the tube to uphold values. The weekly shows at the time included such themes as […]
Read MoreThe Road Home
I listened as the talk show host regaled the audience with her self-proclaimed enlightenment: “All roads lead to God, however you perceive that deity.” It wasn’t exactly a new thought, but rather an old one with a new convert. That ideology has been circulating for generations and, in the growing confusion of our times, many […]
Read MoreLove Letters
It’s February … the love month. Valentine cards with heart -shaped cut-outs and thoughtful messages dominate gift shops. Boxes of chocolates and stuffed teddy bears appear in stores along with bundles of red roses and seasonal balloons; all designed to help customers bring smiles to loved ones. Though much of the celebration centers on […]
Read More