It had to weigh at least 60 pounds. Just seconds after it hit the ground, a drably dressed pooper-scooper had the honor of shoveling up that steaming pile of elephant dung and removing it from between the circus tents where people were milling around. It was a hot summer day and I had taken my…
My daughter and I had to do a double-take. Did we just pass a body near the side of the road? Within a matter of seconds, I had turned the car around. There, lying on the side of the road with his head inches from the pavement, was a man. I parked my car and…
Here we are at the end of 2021 getting ready to flip the calendar page to a brand new year! For many of us, it’s a seasonal reminder of hope; a great chance for a fresh start; a new beginning; maybe some strategic resolutions. It gives us an opportunity to look back over the year,…
A quiet day! I threw on some comfy clothes, turned off my phone, queued up several of my favorite Christmas movies, and grabbed my snacks and cocoa. I had just come through weeks of non-stop activities, people, and get-togethers. While I enjoyed every minute of it in the moment, I could feel my soul tugging…
It was Christmas morning last year. My living room was filled with family and the remains of what had been neatly wrapped packages. We were nearing the end of our traditional gift exchange when my 13-year old grandson produced a small, red stocking from behind his back and gave it to me. “Merry Christmas,…
