Tag: God
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How Long Is Goodbye?
This past week bumped against memories I wasn’t ready to deal with. Thoughts I often keep tucked away for the rainy day that won’t come. It was the anniversary of the passing of both of my parents–sixteen years apart. When Mom died two years ago, it hit me that I had become an orphan. Not…
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Winning Isn’t The Opposite Of Losing
They worked hard, played with passion, and hoped they’d reach the goal that was ever before them. The boy’s soccer team from the small high school where my daughter and son-in-law coach the beautiful game won the District Championship for the first time in their history. It was an amazing accomplishment. The game was, as…
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Unexpected And Unwanted
I’ve always wanted to live in Colorado. The majesty of the mountains, the luxury of the many lakes, the glorious sun that shines more than in the Sunshine State. Granted, I haven’t lived there during the winter months. I’ve walked in the drifts there that last forever, but I haven’t had to live in it.…
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The Measure Of A Man
I’m not a huge fan of basketball; soccer and football are more my games. I’m a great fan of people working toward excellence. Who don’t take for granted a God-given talent but maximize it to become the best they can be. We will be eulogizing Kobe Bryant for a long time. So many of the…
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Color Me One
Color makes me happy. I’ve gravitated to bright colors all my life. Where Mom loved avocado green for most of her days (she graduated to purple in her last years), I’ve always enjoyed the deep jewel tones of red, blue, and green–and anything bright and cheery. The very first piece of clothing I bought…
Tip of My Iceberg 