I Only go Because I Need

I looked at the clock on the tower behind the big church, and it was 11:32. It was five hours and twenty-eight minutes until they served at the shelter. I crossed Main and went up 2nd past the fruity tutti bar. Everybody knows me here and just scowl and tell me to move along. They … Continue reading I Only go Because I Need →

“S” is for Slipper not Heels

I handle names with my on-the-fly mnemonics. In this case I start with the "S" is for 'Slipper', and she is not wearing slippers but heels--deep heels, four inches probably. Then, "U" is for 'us' although we are not "us," but just her and me being introduced to one another by my wife. Then "S" … Continue reading “S” is for Slipper not Heels →

A Curse and a Blessing

Tend not near me

You are Refugee

I am worried about my fellow citizens’ casual dismissal of the refugee’s humanity. So I have devised an experiment that may enhance their latent and lovely compassion. Here it is: On the coldest afternoon in winter, take your youngest child or grandchild on your snowmobile. Drive to the most isolated place you know of, somewhere … Continue reading You are Refugee →