Waiting for Miracles

Long ago, in times of need or trouble, the people prayed. But that was before enlightenment appeared on the horizon. That particular philosophy encouraged emphasis on reason and questioning everything. Early humans created their gods with the sheer power of...

Why the Cock Crows

Did you ever wonder why roosters crow? If you live in the suburbs and large metropolitan areas, that thought probably will not appear among your various synaptic processes. Admit it. You would panic if you heard a rooster crow in your urban world. If you were asleep,...

What Did You Do Last Summer?

School is back in session in most places. As a way to ease the students back into the education groove, many a teacher’s first homework assignments used to be: “Write an essay on what you did last summer.” The teachers cautioned their creative students about using an...

Dealing with Houdini

Never in her wildest dreams did this city girl expect to live in the country. But when she fell in love with Hubby, her world and life changed. He was a quiet and observant man. Unlike far too many folks who are uncomfortable within their skin and with silence, he...