Crown of Thorns
Crown of thorns Awkwardly shorn Naked and bare Without thought or care. Continue reading Crown of Thorns
Month: March 2013
Sticktoitiveness
“Finish what you start.” My mother would always tell us kids that when we were growing up, and it went for everything, from eating all of our peas, to completing every question on a test, to reading until the end of a book, to not bailing on a job when it gets difficult. It is … Continue reading Sticktoitiveness
From the Vault: Vigilant (from 2/12/12)
She waited at the bus stop every day at the same time, hat in hand, face down-turned as if in prayer. She waited for someone who would never show up, not that she ever lost faith. Others would pass by her at this time, she was definitely noticeable, but no one dared to stop and … Continue reading From the Vault: Vigilant (from 2/12/12)
Stone Those Beatles (and Their Little Fans, Too)!
You know the age old debate that drives a wedge between friends, relatives and neighbors alike. It splits families apart as if they were tissue paper. No, it’s not religion, or politics, or even favorite sports teams. It’s a musical battle royale, except no music is being sung. It’s Stones fans vs. Beatles fans, and … Continue reading Stone Those Beatles (and Their Little Fans, Too)!
Sam’s Weekly Water Cooler Musings: On Being PC
Ah, political correctness, the buzz phrase of the late 20th century. It seemed like everyone was dying to be PC, and at the same time no one approved of being PC. How could that be? Simply put, because no one wanted to admit what everyone already knew: that being PC for PC’s sake was just … Continue reading Sam’s Weekly Water Cooler Musings: On Being PC
In Tongues
“But I don’t speak Russian,” he told her as he looked at the sign above what appeared to be a tavern. She looked at him in puzzlement because it seemed she only spoke Russian. Shaking her head, she tried a different approach to get him to understand. “Я хочу вам правильный путь. Я хочу вас, … Continue reading In Tongues
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