As far back into my youth as I remember, I have enjoyed writing. I have sought to create compositions which others would read and then ...

  The personal attribute of being sentimental seems to have acquired an unfavorable assessment in a world which moves quickly and ferociousl...

  Image from Catholic Courrier There are, in the Bible, two donkeys that have very important roles. The more familiar donkey is the one up...

  photo credit: NASA,GOV    The whole of Psalm 19 comes across as recognition of wonder and a request for the enabling of a proper response....

  all photos provided by Corinne Sandlin Larson A belated tribute to Frank Sandlin who passed away September 21, 2007 If ever Frank Sand...

    Gene Reece   Imagine you are standing in an open campsite, far from the familiar roads, stores, churches, and conveniences of home and y...

  Interrobang invented by Martin Speckter Thanks to retired English Teacher, Ella Reff and software engineer, LaRita Robinson I am aware of ...

  In February 1971,   English class, 9 th grade, Concord, I checked out of the school library “Barnaby Rudge” by Charles Dickens as the boo...

  Fair use photo from Wikipedia      Being a baby boomer myself, I always felt that radio music, television shows, fashion, and most other c...

  Guilty verdict of Al Capone from National Archives As Monday, January 25 is the anniversary of the death (1947) of Al Capone, I thought it...

  Yes, I attempt to observe a Sabbath. Usually my Sabbath is on Thursday. But, in full disclosure, or confession, Thursday is my technically...

  I no longer have my original 1964 UK vinyl I am sure any Beatles fan will agree that when asked which album is their favorite a certain be...

  I periodically assert to my congregations that “amen” is much more than just a concluding punctuation point. The word “amen” is understood...

      Concurrent with Black Friday and the many days until December 25 each year is accompanied with the incessant play of Christmas music f...