Tag Archives: DPchallenge
Seasonal Transition
I had the opportunity for some R & R over the Labor Day weekend. A special friend invited me to her camp in the Catskills. The weekend was interrupted by a burned out water pump, but thanks to friends and … Continue reading
“Conversations” with God
Have you ever been really angry with God? I mean, arguing with Him angry? I have. Many times. And I’ve always felt guilty afterwards. But I’m beginning to think that’s wrong. I think it’s A) normal B) necessary C) expected … Continue reading
9/11
For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. — 1 Corinthians 1:18 I remember the day well, etched in my memory. Karen … Continue reading
Going home
There are those who say you can never go home again. And there is another school of thought that insists you can always go home. I say, there is a little truth in both contradictory statements. You truly can’t go … Continue reading
The Color of Rain
This review I wrote first appeared in the Reveille/Between the Lakes I’m not sure I qualify as a book reviewer. In truth, I don’t read a lot of books. I mean I read a lot, but I think the last … Continue reading
Pepperoni Dreams
Do you dream? I mean, vivid, right there in the action dream? I do … especially after eating sausage or stick pepperoni, good old greasy sausage or pepperoni with just that right ingredient that triggers the emotions, ideas, images and … Continue reading
Political swear jar
The political conventions are over (thank you, Jesus — can I get an Amen??) and its time to settle in on something important … football. Okay, we still have some more political posturing to go through. And we do have … Continue reading
Mad Max
I either have the most mellow cat in the world or the dumbest cat in the world. Well, Max is not really my cat. I inherited him from my mother-in-law, daughter and grandson. And he stays outside all the time, … Continue reading
Music Appreciation
I can’t tell the difference between a sharp and a flat. Riffs and bridges have other meanings not associated with music. I can’t carry a tune in a bucket. And I have no idea what all those squiggly lines mean … Continue reading
Father Says…
I’ve been writing professionally (getting paid — not much, but getting paid) for almost 48 years. I’ve covered presidents and other political leaders, bishops and cardinals, professional athletes and everyday people. I’ve been to the White House, the National Cathedral, … Continue reading
The Light 