The chocolate lab puppy had paws the size of my hands. They were prominent on his chubby frame, rounded face and short stocky legs. His name was Jack. “If you ever breed him, I want one of his puppies,” I said to my friends. They called two years later. They had puppies! I visited their […]
My son’s state championship football game was ready to start. Both teams were geared up and anticipating a win. The bleachers filled and excitement mounted. The opposing team won the coin toss and chose to receive. The football was kicked as the game roared to life. They scored and then scored again. First quarter ended […]
Recently a tree in our front yard was removed. It had become top-heavy and leaning over. The roots were beginning to rip through the ground. Although it had served as a shade cover and been the home for many bird nests the tree needed to go. There are times a tree needs to be uprooted. […]
Know or Go is a suspenseful game played on a few TV shows. Standing on a lifted platform a person is asked a question. If they answer correctly they remain upright. If they answer wrong, the flooring drops out from beneath them and they fall into oblivion. Watching the contestants some are so nervous anticipating […]
Walking up the stairs shaking in fear, I saw the police officer at our apartment door. Entering, I heard more officers but my eye went straight to the splatter of blood on our white curtains. Glancing in the kitchen I saw a butcher knife sticking straight up from a closed drawer. Horrified that someone had […]
Nanny knew her years were short so she started giving her beloved things to us. To each of her kids she passed on what she wanted them to have. Heirlooms, collectibles and cherished mementos were given to those she loved. When she was gone we all gathered to go through her home. I remember sitting […]
“We need to turn around Mom! We were supposed to take that turnoff.” Turning around once would have been fine but the fifth time was ridiculous. My daughter and I were in Dallas and attempting to drive to the Dallas Cowboy stadium from our hotel. She had looked up directions on her iPhone and we […]
Do you equate God with these words? No! You can’t! Don’t do that! Do you feel as if: · God is in heaven pointing a finger at you yelling No! · Shaking his head in disgust screaming You can’t! · Glaring down his nose shouting Don’t Do That! Sadly, many of us do. Why? Because […]
The athletic trainer gently pushed, prodded and maneuvered the shoulder back into place. I watched the athlete writhing in pain slowly relax. The hit on the football field had dislocated his shoulder. But the trainer had put it back into alignment. Although sore, the player once again had mobility and was on the mend. […]
