Lucy and Ricky stood between their respective four-poster single beWhen you have more than one child, it becomes difficult to remember their names. Oh, you know who’s who. And it is easy to … more

Lucy and Ricky stood between their respective four-poster single beds and smooched goodnight. Lucy happily slid between her sheets, all pajama-ed and poised for a good night’s sleep. Desi … more

Want to stay safe this Halloween? I’ve lived this long by following the rules I learned by watching horror movies. Here is my cheat sheet for survival this ghoulish holiday. You’re … more

October is an object lesson from God. We may plod unwittingly through the other eleven months, tossing hours and minutes away like loose change from deep pockets. Our thoughts may run shallow; life … more

I’ve always loved music. Over the years, my brain has soaked up tunes, lyrics, and band names that I remember whether I want them to or not. So, when I saw a notice for an upcoming music … more

I was enjoying a slice of pie, skimming the headlines in the paper, when my mouth fell open in astonishment: ‘Your Waistline May Reveal How Religious You Are’ The headline was … more

Step outside on a September afternoon and you’ll hear the sounds of a million voices singing about life. The music starts gently; a burring that tickles the ears. Then low and guttural, like a … more

Yearly doctor’s visit. I felt great. I just wanted refills. I offered my arm for the blood pressure cuff, shoved my index finger inside the hinged oximeter, and confirmed my pill list. The … more