When I turned on the so-called hot water tap, it seemed ages until the hot water came forth. Because of the subtropical climate and the high water table so close to the ocean, the plumbing runs above the ceiling. The … Read more
I was sitting at my computer, when I moved my chair and hit the wastebasket. Looking down at it, I decided I would empty it before I knocked it over. The basket was filled mostly with papers. All were slated … Read more
One day, just over a year ago, I sat down, thinking over the question, "What could I leave as a legacy for my friends and loved ones?" At that time, I was at a place in North Carolina where I … Read more
Since we were married, we have moved twice. The first time, I held onto the things that seemed precious to me, but since then life has changed. When we moved the second time, our children were grown, married, with children … Read more
While we were out on a boat, crossing a part of the Gulf of Mexico, we experienced choppy, wind-blown waters. I noted that everywhere there were rails to reach out to, in order to maintain my balance, and remain steadfast … Read more
Lord, here I am, making up the bed, gathering the sheets, and smoothing them over. I just picked up the pillow to fluff it up, and there they were — the Kleenex under my pillow — still wet from last … Read more
This past year, I went to have an eye examination. It was four years earlier that I had been told I had the beginning of cataracts on both eyes, one more advanced than the other. Since the last exam I … Read more
When I awakened this morning, the sun was just peeking over the roof of the house across the street. During the winter months, I can't see the sun, as it is too far south, but at this time, in the … Read more
Along the road that led to Golgotha I wandered, thinking of Jesus when he was brought to this place to be crucified and humiliated. This was a common spot for crucifixion, close to the road, so that passers-by could look … Read more