Monthly Archives: July 2011

A little girl stands on a high dive contemplating the water below. Fear has overtaken her, and now she has a decision to make. Does she jump or does she climb back down the ladder where awaiting children are ready … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year again. School is just around the corner, and families are considering their purchases of school clothing and supplies. Pants, shirts, shoes and socks, pens, pencils, crayons and paper will be bought at stores all over … Continue reading →

The story is told of a little boy who desired to be a part of purchasing at an auction. Because the times were before the days of registration, pre-approval, certification and verification, almost anyone could patronize the auction of various … Continue reading →

t’s called the “Battle Royal”. It contains many contestants who all contend for one final prize. “King of the Hill”, “Head of the Class”, “Top of the Heap” and “Sole Survivor” are some of the titles. The gamesmanship is on, … Continue reading →

The story is told of men who would cut off their pinkie fingers in a large fender press because they could collect three thousand dollars and two weeks vacation. Another man took the cut outs from the fire walls from … Continue reading →

A decision is being made right now. In fact, many decisions are being made right now. What shall I wear? What shall I eat? When shall I leave? Where shall I go first? Which errand has the greatest priority? What … Continue reading →

They were all playing in the front room when the grand command came. It was the famous not so famous Uncle Jim with his dominant tone and intimidating directive. “Get to the car,” he spoke with his Northern accent toward … Continue reading →

He’s a tall African American male and wears an older tweed jacket and carries a darker wooden cane. His brown beret covers his aged head, and he walks slowly among the crowd. Because of his height, he towers over most … Continue reading →

He said this, and she said that. They said that thing, and those people said that. So many words spoken, and so many words shared. How is it that communication has come to such an incredible height? Did you hear … Continue reading →

A young man was sitting at his office desk when he noticed that his waste paper basket was getting full. As a favor to the janitorial crew, he decided to take his trash for the day outside early and relieve … Continue reading →