Accident Prone

Accident Prone

Image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay  I’ve never really thought of myself as accident prone, but I suppose everyone in their sixties has a few injuries to write about. In an effort to humor myself through the recuperation of my latest accident, I’ve recounted a few...
Impact

Impact

Image by Stephan Wusowski from Pixabay  June 7, 2022, started out in normal fashion as I began my morning ride across Kipling Boulevard to get to Crown Hill Park. For years I have loved riding my purple cruiser bike with the cushy seat and matching purple helmet along...
Redefined

Redefined

Image by Jeff Jacobs from Pixabay  His physical strength and prowess had always defined him. For most of his life, Simon the Cyrene took pride in using his abilities to help others. From lifting heavy tree branches to digging trenches to plowing fields, people in his...
The Teacher’s Unfolding

The Teacher’s Unfolding

Image by Harish Sharma from Pixabay  “Miss Smith,” Alex kept tapping me on the shoulder. His was a gentle tap, this glasses-wearing, learning-loving student whom I adored. Teachers can’t let on they have favorites, but Alex was a student I will always remember, not...
Open Heart

Open Heart

Image by Raiko Runge from Pixabay  They came from the abandoned lot next to the beach resort. Two strays, looking for food. Resort staff told us they were a momma and her puppy abandoned several months ago. “Blanca”, was the playful white puppy who followed...