An old cartoon features a fairyland that was tyrannized by a dark force called “The Shadow.” All the fairies, elves, and animals in the kingdom fled in terror of “The Shadow.” The residents lived in such fear and trembling that the entire kingdom was about to turn...
Every person you meet today is hurting deep inside from something. Go gentle into this good day. I wrote those words after reading a heart-wrenching short story by Raymond Carver called “A Small, Good Thing.” It’s a story two families . . . a baker and a couple who...
“Larry McMurtry probably qualifies as the Homer of Texas with the epic narratives with which he has blessed us. I like Lonesome Dove. Maybe you remember the episode where the young Irish boy is crossing a river and he comes across a nest of cotton mouth water...
Not long ago a member of the church gave me a magnet to put on our refrigerator. Now, this is not one of those nice sayings or cute little ornaments. No. This was a miniature ironing board, iron and can of spray starch. That may not be significant to you… To...
A much-overweight, out-of-shape man decided to take up tennis. He took several lessons from a pro. He also read several self-help books which advised him to “think positively” and “develop a winning attitude.” A friend asked him how his tennis was going. He replied,...
