A New Favorite Spot
~ Our beloved doggie, Benjamin Franklin Fichter (the real B.F.F.) used to love jumping up on the couch to share space with us. It was his favorite spot. But once arthritis took its toll, he was forced to find a new favorite spot. We got one of those eggshell...
Creation’s Voice
Photo by Greg Rakozy on Unsplash A story is told of an Arizona farmer, who emerged one morning after a devastating storm. As he assessed the damage, he was overwhelmed with distress. A portion of the roof had blown off his home. The garden was pulverized. And the...
No Partiality
An unplanted seed found its way to our front yard this summer, taking root in my sunniest and driest flower bed. Unsure of what kind of plant it was, I let it grow. And it grew taller and taller with broad leaves and a thick, sturdy stem. Normally, I would have...
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
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...
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