What is it like to be unfamiliar with the warm security of the love of a fellow human? I can’t say for sure, but I imagine it to be like an arctic tundra: cold, barren, non-nourishing, and no particular points of interest. Except worse. No hope of a home somewhere offering relief. Ever felt like... Continue Reading →
I resolve. I've never been the enemy of New Year's Resolutions that some people are. My Dad was vocal about his dislike of this tradition: "You say you're going to do something and then you don't. If you really cared that much about it, you wouldn't put it off till January 1." From his perspective,... Continue Reading →
An Effort at Empathy: How long can I hide my incompetence? They will surely see through the veil today. (professional) I hear him coming - he and his belt Will mom let him again? I was just trying to play. (girl in closet) So many attack even friends... Continue Reading →
Christ was not known for being critical, but many Christians are. Christ was not characterized by a judgmental attitude, but Christians have a reputation for it. Christ gained a reputation for hanging out with sinners, but Christians commonly avoid the same. The word Christian means "Little Christ," or Christ-like, but we just can't seem to... Continue Reading →
I've brought the larger story into 2002 now, and I wonder if anyone noticed what was missing from my admittedly self-centered account. This piece of our lives didn't fit in. We said we would never forget. The nation made appeals to god. Celebrities and politicians spoke of national strength, pride and unity. We had a... Continue Reading →
After the summer experience of 1990, I needed an intermission. That was awful, and weird, and glorious, maybe. The jury was still out on the reality of it. The fall semester at Northeast Louisiana University was a welcome experience at a college where I could be anonymous. As I said in renovo, once a guy... Continue Reading →
