When do you feel most productive? I see him across the street talking to the group gathered around him. I know it is him because a couple who had stop to hear me play recognize him and acknowledge who he is. I’d heard good stuff about him, but when the […]
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
Tommy Paisley looks around at the solemn faces of the townsfolk who gather around to bury Jonas Massey. Everyone seems as solemn in their finest clothing as they do every Sunday morning. None of them appear to be as uncomfortable as Tommy in his canvas trousers and suspenders on this […]
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
“Hey, Uncle Bart, how are you?” I hear “How are you” a lot today as the family gathers for another celebration of life. I think a celebration of life sounds better than a funeral service. This one has been a celebration of my cousin’s life. “I’m doing well,” I respond […]
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
Here is a rough draft excerpt from my current work in progress, a fictional novel, You’re the One: the True Story of Jack and Jill. *** Dad’s final sermon is the most dynamic and heart touching message I have ever heard him preach. It starts out as a sort of […]
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes