Honor Thy Mother
When I was 13, I participated in a cycling fundraiser for my Boy Scout troop. I had to ask people to pledge a certain amount per mile I would ride. Most of the folks I went to agreed to donate .25 cents per mile. They were shocked when I rode 40 miles. My mom wasn’t […]
Merry Christmas Amy
I spent half of 2013 on crutches as I recovered from reconstructive knee surgery that came with a lengthy period of rehab. That May we celebrated our 26th anniversary with a long weekend at our favorite place, Fripp Island SC. I could only walk very short distances but I could pedal a bike. So on […]
An Acorn Did That?
I finished my shower, toweled off then walked into the bedroom. My wife’s eyes momentarily twinkled until she saw the baseball sized bruise on the left side of my chest, just above the third rib. “What on earth happened to you?” “Oh that? An acorn did that.” She shook her head and frowned. “You’re […]
“Stop Licking That!”
The house is quiet now. Too quiet. Amy and the kids have been gone for almost two hours, I’ve had my breakfast and now I’m back in bed trying to write. And that’s when the licking starts. Sometimes she licks her front paws, other times her bottom and sometimes it’s whatever piece of furniture […]
Shore Lines
Sands of Fortune swirl past my eyes As the bleached bones of the un-living Are once again cleansed by the tide Frothy water hushes our exchange While we walk in search of constancy on this ancient shore of change Her many layers of faith, quietly challenged and bent The breeze stiffens, demands respect Vacationers, […]
Cabot Pimento Cheese & Chicken Soup
I’m always taken aback when I cook at a friend’s house and I’m asked if I “mind cooking.” I’ve actually known chefs that would answer “Yes.” Seriously, if you don’t love it then why would you do it? While spending a week at the beach with friends I’ve been doing a lot of cooking […]
A Walk with the Widow
The dog and I often get up just before the sun. I really don’t mind. I enjoy being outside at that time of the day. Man-made sounds are scarce and natural ones are abundant. As the sun peeks over the horizon, Jupiter and Pegasus take their leave and gently fade away. The scents of summer […]