Sparkling Ripples in the Life Pond
“You changed my life!” Can you name all the people whose lives you’ve touched in a positive, significant way over the years? You might be smirking, “Mine wouldn’t be much … Continue reading
Making Your Deal
What’s your price? Some say everyone has a price, a reward for which they would do almost anything. Fame? Power? Wealth? Popularity? Superiority? Love? I once took a test that … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Toes
I’ve never broken one of my bones before…before this week. And I did it in a spectacular way—in bed, sleeping. Honestly. Our dog leaped onto the bed about 2:00 in … Continue reading
Consent of the Governed
She was a tyrant, interested only in having her own way. She didn’t care about anyone beyond her immediate circle of friends and wasn’t above spreading mean gossip to cement … Continue reading
Forgiving Yourself
The guilt of that one unforgivable mistake lies festering in the recesses of your mind—or maybe there are several mistakes or bungled opportunities or lost loves. Whatever it is, it … Continue reading
Living the Dream
One of our family homes was situated in the Rocky Mountains. The house was oddly shaped and small, but the upper deck provided a view of Pike’s Peak, and the … Continue reading
Breaking Out of the Prison You Made
Recall one of your dark days—you know the ones—when you feel like you’re not enough and the discomforts/mistakes/disappointments that surround you are what you deserve. You struggle to do more, … Continue reading
Aren’t We the Good Guys?
One assumption Americans have come to depend on is Americans are the good guys—the liberators, the humanitarians, the fair-minded, the leaders—at least in the movies. Americans who are villains in … Continue reading
What, Then, Is a Lie?
Last night I slipped the 2016 film DENIAL into my DVR and was immediately mesmerized by the perpetual struggle of truth against lies. I had ordered the DVD from Netflix … Continue reading
What Would I Do for My Dogs?
His name is Charley and, as long as I don’t hand him to overzealous groomers to have his personality shaved away, he’s fully as present as he looks in this … Continue reading
