Sep 9, 2024
The Cosmic Policeman Picture a classroom in a “traditional” church building. Little wooden tables and chairs. Felt white Jesus hanging on a wall with a nice white robe with the felt white disciples hanging right next to him. His arms outstretched, looking off into the...
Apr 23, 2024
Growing up, I took piano lessons. It was a requirement of my parents. If they paid for the lessons I was going to practice. My friends who took lessons had to practice 30 minutes per day. Of course, my parents required more. 45 minutes every day, minus Sunday...
Apr 22, 2024
Twenty or so years ago, I was exchanging Christmas gifts with a new-found friend. We had similar interests and the friendship seemed to be a very easy one. Gifts are one of my love languages, so I was excited to start this new tradition with my new...
Apr 18, 2024
“Who’s your daddy?” originated in the mid-20th century as a playful or boastful way to assert dominance or authority, particularly in competitive or confrontational situations. Over the years it’s become more widely known and popularized in mainstream culture and is...
Apr 17, 2024
A few days ago I rounded the corner on the back porch and a very thin but VERY long snake was slithering its way across the deck. After I jumped on the couch (which, in hindsight, was completely irrational because it was at least 20 feet away), I began...
Apr 16, 2024
For some, God’s name is “Howard.” “Our Father, who art in heaven, Howard be thy name.” Or at least that’s what Anne Lammot wrote in her book, “Help. Thanks. Wow.” Someone confided to her that for years, they believed God’s name to be Howard because...
