Monthly Archives: October 2011

Like a plant, when a person with deep roots in a community is suddenly yanked from it, it leaves a hole. When a person with no roots is gone, no one notices. An acorn dropped to the ground on that … Continue reading →

Good (cold)  morning! Have a great day!

A Congressman from a forgotten state stood at the podium in the U.S. Capitol.  He gazed blankly out into nearly empty chamber, took sip of water and began the speech of a lifetime.   CSPAN cameras captured every word.  Here’s … Continue reading →

His grandmother’s spirit visited him from time to time. It was the little things that made him aware: A fleeting memory. The cool fog that made him think of mornings on her farm.  She guided him through the hardest points … Continue reading →

The alien craft hovered over the cotton field.  Three giant landing claws extended as the ship quietly landed on Earth with a thud. Two green aliens emerged from the ship and stretched. They looked around at the lush landscape. The … Continue reading →