But Why? You’ve probably heard it said, “There are no stupid questions, only stupid answers.” I’m not sure who said it, or exactly why they said it, but it seems plausible so let’s just go along with it. Right? OR…perhaps we should be more cautious when it comes to human…

FREED BETWEEN THE LINES The last few moments for Bob have NOT been Good. Bob had been sitting in front of his computer screen for a while. In fact, Bob had been sitting in front of his computer screen for a LONG while. A REALLY LONG while. Frankly, Bob had…

I RECKON The lady I knew as “grandma” never seemed quite normal. Most of the stories I heard about “regular grandmas” were along these lines: They lived in some sort of gated community. It was so quiet there you could hear a lung collapse…except, of course, for the daily “call-to-nap.”…

It’s Christmastime. It’s that time of the year that gives us cheesy Christmas music, cheesy Christmas decorations and cheesy Christmas sweaters. Not that I’m complaining. Really. I’m not. The truth is: this is the time of year that has made me appreciate those small gifts of life. By the way…

TURKEY LEGS! Usually the titles of these pieces are closely related to my subject material. However, if you’ve wandered by today hoping for a story about flightless meat-birds and their walking appendages, expect to be disappointed. For those of you that are still with me: I invite you to smile…

Tune In / Toon Out During the illustrious days of my long lost youth, a classic Saturday morning brought the promise of two things. Number one: multiple bowlfuls of a sugar infused cereal-product which had an unsettling ability to glow in the dark. …

Don’t Push the Panic Button*** ([Loud Whisper] because it no longer works!) *** It’s confession time. But don’t panic, it’s not you that needs to confess….it’s me. This is tough. I’m not one of those strange people who like to approach perfect strangers in order to confess strange personal secrets…at…

Author’s Note: Since “Many are called and few are chosen,”¹ I struggle with the concept of how much power I have (or don’t have) living in God’s realm. Blatantly (or rudely) I ponder, “Why should I bother to share my faith with others² if God is the one doing all…

The Run Around with Rosie Are you one of those people who like to get up early and go for a run? Well, I’m not. Mostly because: “I CHOOSE NOT TO RUN” (thank you Jerry Seinfeld). Look, if I’m going to do any exercise at all, just give me the…