Those of us blessed--some would say cursed--to live in West Texas know that living here isn't city living. You learn there is scarcity in people, in water holes, and in eating places. In fairness, there is an abundance of wind, wind turbines, and sand-coated window sills. All of which put together makes a special place… Continue reading Best BBQ I’ve Ever Had

My friend Claire was raised in Jamaica. She likes to talk about an end of life experience the Jamaican people call "traveling." Claire explains it this way. When people are rounding the corner and it's clear the end is in sight, they begin to travel back in time. People at the bedside of the traveling… Continue reading Traveling

On a recent morning I would describe as just about perfect - when it seems God and nature are on the same page, which as we all know isn't every day - I was doing what my busy self always does, head down, focused on the task before me, toiling in the soil, determined to… Continue reading Lessons in Faith From Furry-Tailed Friends