Celtic Pride
As we looked for our seats, we walked past a lot of pictures. There were the legends that I had never seen play – one of whom was a man I had just run into in the bathroom. I pointed him out to my Dad. “It was a pleasure watching […]
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Do you have to let it linger?
I went jogging the other day in the town I grew up in. After climbing a steep hill for about a mile, I enjoyed coasting down toward the finish. As I approached a certain spot, I was curious to see what I might find there. I figured the bag of […]
Dallas – Part 5
I’m not very good at saying goodbye. I’m so bad at it that I usually don’t tell people I’m leaving and sometimes just disappear. It’s always so awkward. If I must say goodbye, I say things that I’m not sure are accurate such as, “I’m sure I’ll see you again.” […]
Moments of Truth
There have been times when a seemingly ordinary event stands out in my mind and it is difficult to place my finger on the reason why. I walk down the hallway and peek through the classroom windows to see children being taught by their instructors. Friends are saying goodbye after […]
Fakebook
“People on the internet aren’t having as much fun as you think they are”. “I guess they’re just cropping out all the sadness”. -Portlandia This was a recent Facebook note that I decided to put on this blog. I’m still trying to figure out the enigmatic Facebook and how much and what type […]
A Poem for Valentine’s Day
I remember the time I first saw your face I remember your smile I remember your grace I remember your sweetness I remember your glow I remember everything about you I couldn’t wait to know Why did you let things get in the way? You were always so busy and […]
If the sun does not appear
Everyone makes plans when they are young. The teacher asks the kids what they want to be when they’re older. “I’m going to be a firefighter”. “I’m going to be a weatherman”. “I’m going to be a news reporter”. Of course, there are also plans for who you will marry […]
Seasons of Life
me: tell me more about this song buddy: well, it’s from later in his career… after he’d lived a good part of his life. buddy: i like the line that’s something like, “if there’s one thing i’ve learned in all my crazy years, it’s that life keeps running in cycles; […]
The Christmas Tree
Mary had a little lamb, Her face displayed a glow For there was a great big need, The naked needed clothes Mary had a gentle lamb, Raised to take our blows And everywhere the Father led, The lamb was sure to go Unto the shearer He was led, Slaughtered on […]
What the heck?
I was looking around on the plane today and saw a woman furiously knitting a scarf or blanket or hat or something. I’m not exactly sure what she was knitting or even why she was knitting for that matter. I mean, I’m sure that whatever she was making could be […]
