The sun was just coming up. I got off the couch and opened the blinds to let some light into the hospital room. It was a new day. I sat down...

One day last summer, I stepped out through the back patio in early evening to walk my dog in an open area. Looking up through the majestic trees in the backyard,...

A springtime storm had crashed through our area the previous night leaving a rare path of destruction in our mountainous area. As I sat on my front porch, I thanked God...

My wife and I were at the pool when a young family arrived. The father took his daughter into the water and was teaching her to swim. She was calm and...

As a social worker, I assist persons who have physical or psychological issues and need help. There are many illnesses in the world, and I have come to see that many...

It was a crisp, cool morning in early November. Under the newly fallen autumn leaves, a hint of frost covered the ground. As I sipped a steaming cup of hot chocolate,...

I enjoy crocheting, particularly while watching TV. I often start a project when I hear that a friend is expecting a baby. I dig out my favorite patterns — those that...

On June 4th, 2018, my blood pressure increased, and my body began feeling weak. I informed my son and my nephew, who is a hospital nurse. They immediately admitted me to...

One Saturday, I invited some friends over for breakfast. The smell of coffee and bacon filled the air as we gathered together. The conversation eventually turned to our jobs. As I...

While I was in the US Navy, I taught a course on the automatic pilot system used for naval aircraft. This system enabled an aircraft to fly at a preset altitude,...