

Do You Run Like You're Being Chased?
Imagine, if you will, two scenarios. In the first, a stereotypical murder-and-mayhem victim is fleeing down a dark alley. She may be...


Music to Our Days Poetry #2
Reading poetry might be difficult, but we listen to poetry every day, in the form of music. Country music is known for its ballads....


The Fringes
What does the word “fringe” make you think of? Several years ago there was a TV show with that title, and the protagonists were...


See For Yourself
I’ve always considered myself to be an observant person. I notice details, like car color and make, placement of various décor, and...


Following the Mislabeled Trail
If you ever go hiking in a state or national forest, you'll notice little triangles at eye level on certain trees. In case you didn't...


Autism Awareness Month
When you walk into Miss Garret’s classroom* on any given day, you’ll see twenty-four squirming, chattering second graders. They sit in...


The Littlest Rhymes Poetry #1
We think poetry is difficult to read and difficult to understand. But we’ve been exposed to poetry from our very first year of life....


My Sword, My Fortune, and My Life
Lloyd C. Douglas wrote several books at the turn of the last century that promoted Christianity. He was a devout Catholic and wanted to...