"I'm ashamed of you," she said. But she didn't mean it. Her religious leaders taught her to say such things and it caused her pain.
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Family Gathering
They were such a sweet, good looking family. It's too bad their weekend was ruined by their father being mistakenly arrested
A Child’s Power
I’d forgotten how powerful the vitality of a small child can be.
I No Longer Reach for Heaven
I’m astounded that anyone could be persuaded to accept a way of life that guarantees their condemnation. But I’m sorry to say we made converts.
I Don’t Have to Go Back
I’m so appreciative of the medical community these days and I’m often concerned at how stressed they are. Even before Covid, many of them were overworked. I don’t know how they keep at it day after day. I wish I could show them support or even step in to work with them like I did … Continue reading I Don’t Have to Go Back
Roadside Reacquaintance
A beat-up sedan pulled up behind us and a young man climbed out. He was barefoot and shirtless.... "Y'all need any help?" he drawled.
Coffee Klatch
Honestly, I’ve known more interesting nursing home residents who couldn’t talk and needed help wiping the drool off their chins.
Grief and Ice Cream
My eyes filled up and I wanted to sob, but I realized I was supposed to be the helper, so I swallowed back the feelings and went to work.
Excellence in Bagging
I’m terrible at bagging groceries. I look like I have a third elbow that I’m trying to coordinate into the mix of hands, arms, those infernal plastic bags, and the items that come flying across the counter at me. I’m gradually getting better at it thanks to good advice and experience. Also, there’s Richard, who … Continue reading Excellence in Bagging
A Soul Behind the Words
And two souls sat together. One was unable to stay silent while the other kept watch as both of us reached out to each other.
Deep Calls 