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“I’m Running Away…”
When Bren was 8 years old- he was having a hard day. His afternoon expeditions and joys of lizard chasing with the neighbor boys and His brother were cut short by me….I had called him in-It was time for dinner, reading, baths and bed. I… Continue Reading ““I’m Running Away…””
I Was Hungry
I recently found myself on an unexpected walk across a University I attended over 30 years prior. Most of it looked exactly the same. I recognized the buildings and even remembered a few classes I had attended as I strolled past familiar landscape. I also… Continue Reading “I Was Hungry”
The High Dive Was No Joke
I slowly climbed each rung with increasing unsteadiness . My arms and legs were shaky and my pounding heart could nearly be heard. I felt my toes clasp around the metal runs with greater deliberateness the higher I went. It was my first time… Continue Reading “The High Dive Was No Joke”
The Trophy
I had a self-assigned job to organize the garage. I decided to put it off for a few weeks, but milled around one day to assess how many storage racks and plastic tubs I would need. I quickly became distracted with a plastic tote… Continue Reading “The Trophy “
Back To the Battleground
A few weeks ago- I took a drive through the zip code I used to call home. I drove down my old neighborhood streets that looked less familiar than I figured they would. Trees had matured, slightly changing the view from my car window.… Continue Reading “Back To the Battleground”
Level Up- In Frogger and In Faith
The other day I was enjoying a long walk. My walks have become slower yet longer lately. I feel like I’m needing more time to just think, talk with God and try harder to listen to Him. I’m feeling a bit unsettled. I’d like… Continue Reading “Level Up- In Frogger and In Faith”
Adept At Defying Gravity
I was always looking for the angle…I didn’t necessarily feel like it was always on purpose that I looked to complete tasks differently or create a different way to accomplish something…I just thought “differently”….(Still do…) The Southwest Iowa home I grew up in had… Continue Reading “Adept At Defying Gravity”
She Deserves That From Me…
I’ve picked up a part-time job. After the third day, I had worn everything I owned that wasn’t better suited for a class at the gym…I had no other options and decided it was time to go shopping. Jess was away at college, but I… Continue Reading “She Deserves That From Me…”
The Bucket Was Filled With Money
The bloody meaty carcasses hung in their sterile surroundings. I tried to play it cool- pretending I wasn’t grossed out or bothered. There was no way I was going to earn the opportunity to be tougher by receiving a more uncomfortable invitation to tour the… Continue Reading “The Bucket Was Filled With Money”
Straight-Faced With A Strong Sense Of Invincibility…
The sign said: “No trespassing”….But I walked passed so I assumed it didn’t apply to me… Should I repeat that? The sign said: “No trespassing”….But I walked passed so I assumed it didn’t apply to me. At 17-many would have labeled me “smart”.My high school GPA… Continue Reading “Straight-Faced With A Strong Sense Of Invincibility…”
