On some days during the 1970’s as I travelled to work in Denver, I passed a magnificent house on a sprawling corner lot. It was a symbol of accomplishment in a community of other fine homes, but it seemed to possess a quiet elegance that the other sizeable neighbors lacked. Whoever built it anticipated that […]
A Remedy for Nightmares and a Troubled Mind
Even though this conversation happened when I was a boy, I can clearly hear the words and see the smile of a woman who shared her love story. A Remedy for Nightmares and a Troubled Mind At age twelve, my walk through the woods from my grandparents’ country log cabin to the highway took about […]
Measure Three Times; Cut Once
Last April I undertook to plant another row of shrubbery in the yard. I assembled the necessary tools, including the wheelbarrow to transport heavy plants and a large amount of dirt. As I began to dig and toss the surplus dirt into the wheelbarrow, I hesitated, smiled, and spent time remembering one of my heroes […]
Marking Time
I am often asked the titles of my favorite stories. This tribute to my mother is one of my favorites. I offer it as the initial Story of the Month and as a salute to all mothers on Mother’s Day, May 10th. Marking Time (A Tribute to My Mother) To help us appreciate the significance […]