Tag: reconciliation
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Home Sweet Home?
He’s a dedicated construction engineer, always considering the needs of those for whom he builds. He’s creative with his methods and his medium, and he takes great pride in his innovations for his customers. His customers are small but not inconsequential. They prefer habitats that are darker and a little moist. Beck collects roly polys,…
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Family Matters
Huck is the oldest of four boys, a typical firstborn who is confident and caring and knows just about anything. Beck is an only child, comfortable with adults, great with those he’s familiar with, and a little hesitant around those he hasn’t spent time with. The bonding was quick, and soon the cousins were like…
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Heroes Count The Cost
Veterans Day was yesterday. A day of special recognition for us growing up, we always got the day off school. Many of our parents had chosen to fight in wars because patriotism was a high value, taught to and caught by us kids. Freedom was a topic of great pride and appreciation in our family.…
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Confessions Of A Snarky Squabbler
I wasn’t ready for her to visit. I didn’t want her to visit. She came anyway. Unannounced. Unwanted. Unyielding in her presence. Snarky Dayle entered the building. There are days when I find that my worst nightmare is happening. And it turns out to be me. Those are the days I’d love to…
Tip of My Iceberg 