Life goes on without you, Old Man. I took the best of what you hammered into my head and used it to my fullest advantage. The bad stuff? That’s all dead and buried.
Category: Trifecta
Prepping for pending doom
In the beginning, news reports were a constant scroll across the bottom of my TV screen. I remember thinking how stupid that was since power was already so sketchy, there was no guarantee people who actually needed the information were getting it. Then I would laugh because I kept the channel on all day long, … Continue reading Prepping for pending doom
Grace in all things
“She’s just like her mother. Got just about as much grace as a baby hippo.” For a moment, she could only stare slack-jawed at Jasper for his insensitive remark. “I can’t believe you said that.” Angela crossed her arms in defiance, keeping her voice low. “Beth is your own daughter.” A look of contempt hung … Continue reading Grace in all things
Months with an R
Flock feeding frenzy Vie for tasty sushi bites Oysters at their peak
Topping the ball
It was a smell that I secretly loved. A wicked mélange of lane oil, lemon-scented wood polish and sweaty feet. Walking into the lanes, a beautiful cacophony of bells and buzzers assaulted my senses. The league players filled the middle lanes, leaving only the fringe alleys for us amateurs. The reverberations from the resin balls … Continue reading Topping the ball
Sweet dream kisses
Drift away on a sailboat of wishes, O’er a stardust sea. Silver moon lights the way To a land of sweet dream kisses. Close your eyes, count to three. Tomorrow we shall play.





