The old man has died. The frail, old, physically diminished, brilliant, accomplished gentleman with whom I shared hospital quarters for a day and a half has, after 86 years, closed the books on a seemingly rich and full life a few days ago. My daughter noticed his obituary online. I truly hope that the premise …
After spending a few days in the throes of a dose of Raucous Intestinal Distress (R.I.D.) wherein I managed to RID myself of all that my body needed to function and that my soul needed to have a purpose, I gave into my wife’s insistence that I call my doctor. It was late in the …
There are times when a setting is just perfect. Times when all the sensory input aligns exactly in a way that transports one’s mind to a different place and time. Yesterday morning was just such an experience. After an early appointment, my wife and I stopped for breakfast at a nearby eatery. It is a …
“To everything, there is a season, and a time to every purpose under Heaven.” Depending on where your roots grow, you may hear different versions of that passage. For some with a biblical bent, you may know it from the Book of Ecclesiastes. Others with a folk music background will know it as a song …
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