Small town folks generally are a friendly bunch. I've lived in small places and in big places. I've found that the level of friendliness is in inverse proportion to the population. The general rule is the smaller the population, the greater the friendliness; the bigger the population, the less the friendliness. There may be exceptions,… Continue reading Hello, Howdy, and Hell Yeah

Orthodox Jews want to rebuild the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem. Most would say it is a pipe dream. Other believers take the view that the Messiah will rebuild the sacred structure when he comes. Until the Third Temple is built one way or another, a partial wall from the Second Temple still stands on… Continue reading I Have Never Dwelt in a House

Being your mom is the greatest joy in my life. I wish I had had the courage to say those words to you before you left for college today. As you saw-- but tried not to see--my tears came more easily than my words. And the last thing you wanted today was another talk from… Continue reading The Things I Wanted to Say to My College Son

Creator: Good morning, my little friend. I understand you want to speak to me. I hope this early hour fits your schedule. Skunk: Forget the niceties. And don't pretend to be doing me any favors. I've had this request for an appointment with your secretary since about the time of Noah and his ark. My… Continue reading Conversation Overheard Between the Great Creator and a Disgruntled Creature