What if Lazarus had been in the tomb, not 4 days, or 4 months, not even 4 years, but 4 decades? What is the cut-off point for God to do a miracle? I dreamed last night that I prayed for several deceased family members to come back to life: My Uncle, my grandmother on my … More Last Night’s Dream
Johnny ran out of the house, his wet hair flying, as he climbed the hill to catch the school bus. The kids on the bus cheered him on. “C’mon Johnny, you can do it!” “Run!” They giggled. Johnny hopped onto the bus to a round of cheers. Everyone liked Johnny. Except his father. If … More “Want a job?”
Living on Autopilot…This is the phase I go into when a loved one dies….. or the pain I felt after a breakup is too much to endure…or the abuse of childhood was too much. I have an Override switch that kicks me into autopilot. There is a feeling of incredible numbness in my mind and … More My Life as a Robot
Yesterday, I watched the movie “Sargeant York” on TCM. It starred Gary Cooper as the lead character. Alvin York, before he became Sargeant, lived in a small town in Tennessee. He came from a family of poor farmers. He wanted to buy a plot of land so that he could provide a better future for himself and … More Sargeant York – A Memorial Day Reminder
The loud screech of the tires pierced my ears, and jolted me. I remember the sound of the gravel kicking up, and hitting guests in the parking lot. I had gotten yelled at by my boss for my boyfriend’s departure. Another time I didn’t want to leave a party and he peeled out and left … More In less than 100 words…
Forget Gordon Ramsay. For me, one of the worst kitchen nightmares happened when I was about 12 years old. My brother Johnny was about 8. The family had gathered around the kitchen table at exactly 5 p.m., which is when my father came home from work. Dinner was ready for him the second he walked in … More A different kind of Kitchen Nightmare
I lost Darleen’s brother at the Rush concert. It started out as a normal adventure. I picked up my friend Bernie, and then picked up Darleen’s brother J.R. We had bought our tickets ahead of time. I was sitting with Bernie, and J.R. was meeting up with some friends, and sitting in a different area. … More I lost Darleen’s brother at the Rush concert
I finally understood the thrill that entraps gamblers on the day that I won $80 on a $2 bet. It smells like horses in August in Saratoga. It’s hot. Humid. Our employer had given us the afternoon off with pay and sprung for the 6 bucks entrance fee for each of us to the Saratoga Race Track. My … More I Won at Saratoga and Got “Gambler’s Trance”
There is one thing that God can’t do. LIE. It is impossible for God to lie. The Book of Hebrews, Chapter 6, verse 18 tells us “..that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the … More One thing that God CAN’T do…
I looked out the window at my neighbor’s roof. Moss is growing from the shingles. Trees are actually sprouting up, and the roof is covered with acorns. One would think he was an old man: probably feeble and eeking out a living on Social Security checks. But no; his affluence is evident from his shiny … More Moss Man’s Roof
WELCOME Reader Discretion is Advised…. Ok, I’m gonna try to keep this PG-13, but I make no guarantees. I recently turned 50, so my induction to my Golden Years includes – besides a daily bombardment of AARP snail mail – the requirement of a colonoscopy. I was assured by a several friends that the procedure … More WELCOME to your first Colonoscopy
My father was a very difficult man to please. He owned a garage and did bodywork and mechanical work on cars. he kept his tools obsessively clean and in order. All the wrenches were organized by size, smallest to largest. I worked in my father’s garage for $1.00 an hour, even though the minimum wage … More The Car Compliment
As Christians, we are not supposed to be afraid of the supernatural, because we are supposed to be the ones performing the supernatural occurrences. We are supposed to be the ones speaking the mountains into the sea. We should not fear the shaking of the world, as we are the ones who are supposed to … More Mountains and the End Days
The bright light clicked on, interupting the soft glow of the morning. The crumpling of wrapping paper filled the room. “SMILE!” he commanded. The children faked their best smiles. “Do what you’re told,” had been embedded into their psyches. “Oh, this is not the one I wanted,” Marge sighed, and then just as suddenly, held … More Christmas Lights
In 1999 I went to Niagara Falls to visit my cousin Norm.While I was there, his half brother Jerry called. I got on the phone with Jerry and we hit it off immediately. We were both computer programmers, we both liked movies, and we were both divorced. We exchanged phone numbers and talked often on … More Recognizing Jerry
We had just moved into our new house in August of 1964, and I was 4 years old. The electrical outlets did not have covers yet. I was alone in my room, and for some reason decided that it was a good idea to stick a fork into the outlet. The pain of the electrical … More My First Memory
photo by Uwe Hermann http://www.hermann-uwe.de/photoblog/dandelion-2 Dandelions. We try desperately to get them out of our lawns because they don’t “look” good. By whose standards? Are they really just annoying weeds? Scientifically, they are beautiful. They contain Vitamins A, B complex, C, D, zinc, and potassium. Traditionally, dandelion roots and leaves were used to treat liver … More God Made Dandelions, Man Made Weed-ex…who do you trust?
I had a job interview for a Computer Programmer position for a Health Care Software Company in June 1996. I picked out my best beige suit and drove the hour to the office. I met Mike at the doorway. He was a pleasant fellow, 38 years old. He led me to a conference room, where … More Job Interview: A conversation I will always remember
Another day, another diet. I’ve lost probably hundreds of pounds in my life. And gained it all back. I know, Boo Hoo. I know I’m not the only one. My two biggest issues are 1) eating after supper ! That is not, not, not something I should do and 2) I get soooo depressed … More Yes, Weight Watchers, It’s Me Again
A New Friend We lived out in the “country” or the “sticks” as it’s sometimes called, during the 1970’s. There were only 2 boys in the neighborhood that my brother, sister, and I hung out with. While riding our bikes near a construction site up the hill, we watched as new houses were being built. … More Friends, and Jealousy
SueAnn Porter 