Everyone has heard that common saying, “like the blind leading the blind.” In Kindergarten the blind leading the blind was quite literally the case for me. My first attempt through Kindergarten was a dismal failure. Since we moved no one noticed that … [Continue reading]
ObamaCare War on Family Business
I am a creative writer. I’m not a political writer. I am a small business owner. I am not a politician. As a rule I do not talk about politics on social media or my blog. I have avoided even a hint of politics for two reasons. First, because politics … [Continue reading]
Where Angels Used to Play in Remembrance
Where Angels Used to Play in remembrance of the Sandy Hook Elementary shootings on December 14, 2012. Where Angels Used to Play written by Randy Davis and Paul Aldrich © Restless Road Music … [Continue reading]
12 Lessons Grief Taught Me
The walk through grief is filled with milestones that are precious. You cannot sneak past grief in the night, run through it or sit still in one spot of grief. You must walk through it at grief’s pace. Grief is a passage, not place to wallow in, skip … [Continue reading]
Standing on the Right Side of History
I was at Lewis and Clark College from 1986-1990. Nelson Mandela loomed large in my college life. As students we protested Apartheid and called for the release of Nelson Mandela. We marched in downtown Portland when world leaders came to town. We … [Continue reading]
From Bliss to Clinging On
In the whirlwind of hast as we rushed into the car we didn’t notice our stow-away. My mother piled her young children into the car in route to pick up my father from the airport. In the hurried frenzy our extra passenger went unnoticed. She … [Continue reading]
Making Traditions and Breaking Habits
I love traditions. I love everything from the discovery of a new tradition all the way through to the ritual that has been passed down through the generations being faithfully acted out. I love the way my children count on traditions and remind me of … [Continue reading]
Is Your Space Bar Telling Your Age?
When you type do you hit the space bar once or twice after every sentence? If you are like me and you took typing class in the 1980’s or earlier, then you have the same ingrained habit I have when it comes to overusing the space bar after periods. … [Continue reading]
360 Degrees of Grief Invitation
Christian writers are invited to submit your story to the upcoming compilation book 360 Degrees of Grief to be published by Selah Press. This project fulfills a passion for me to provide comfort to people in the midst and aftermath of a crisis. When … [Continue reading]
Jalapeño Eggrolls Recipe
I'm a huge fan of all things jalapeño! I love jalapeño poppers, jalapeño cheesecake and jalapeño eggrolls. When we lived in Oregon we liked to go to the Original Road House Grill and order Texas Egg-rolls. I came up with my own version … [Continue reading]
The Freedom Found in Forgiveness
My mother would have turned 72 today. She consumed her 69 years of life with vitality and love. She loved her family, friends and strangers. An outing often ended with my mother bringing a stranger in need of a meal, companionship or encouragement … [Continue reading]
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