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Chasing the Moon

His car pierced the blackness like an arrow through ink.  He was chasing the moon. The moon was his dream. It was a speck of light in a dark sea of hopelessness. It controlled the tides of his life. Its … Continue reading

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Ten years later…

Ten years ago, my wife and I watched the planes hit the WTC. We then looked at our one-year-old and wondered what kind of world he’d live in. Ten years later, I can tell you this: He lives in a … Continue reading

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9/11/11

The 11-year-old boy watched his dad climb down the attic ladder. He was holding a dusty cardboard box.  On its side was written “9/11.” “C’mon.” The dad motioned to his son. “It’s time.”  The both walked out of the hot … Continue reading

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The Sunrise & The Alligator: A cyclist greets the day with the knowledge it could be his last. The Orderly: Even an angel needs a miracle. A love story. Battleship: Change isn’t a bad thing, unless you’re a battleship. Cut … Continue reading

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The Orderly

He worked as a security guard at the hospital during the week. And on the weekends, he washed dishes in the hospital cafeteria.  The small checks added together to pay the hospital what the insurance wouldn’t cover.  He’d do anything … Continue reading

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Battleship

He stood on the battleship U.S.S. Alabama’s wet, wooden deck.  She had once ruled the seas, having fought valiantly in World War 2. She was mighty. She was powerful. But in the end, she wasn’t very nimble. And to add … Continue reading

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Rain

The tropical rain washed away the dust of the brutally hot summer.  The earth was being cleansed. And after a long dry spell, all the wilted plants  were coming back to life.  Grass perked up. Trees stood taller. The world … Continue reading

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The Success Pyramid

Since the Food Pyramid now has gone the way of “Pluto is a planet (long live Planet Pluto), ” let me offer you a new pyramid to think about. The Success Pyramid. No, it’s not the big empty building on … Continue reading

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Let the Lord be with the East Coast

On this date six years ago, Katrina had raked across South Florida. It was back over open water and was beginning its march toward destiny. The Gulf Coast was just hours away from having its life changed forever. Today the … Continue reading

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Monuments

A new Martin Luther King, Jr. monument is now on the Washington Mall.  It’s large. It’s grand. It’s powerful. But it’s not as powerful as much smaller monument to him nearby. That monument is just  four words and a date … Continue reading

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