Brotherly Ties

  People often think of brothers only in terms of biology, but a brother can be so much more. A brother can be anyone who embodies love, friendship and teamwork. These are all brotherly ties. To me, the 1966 Granbury High School Football Team is a perfect example of a brotherhood: the athletes, coaches and community demonstrated a unique spirit of service, kinship and love. [..] read more …

Recent Art Displays (RAD)

To let you know when new art or essays are placed online, I chose to use the acronym RAD. The art will be displayed in the Art Section and whatever section the essay best relates to. Example: Brotherly Ties will go into Writing Tips category in the menu at right. Thank you ahead of time for visiting!

You’ll Never Walk Alone

Upon awakening, I heard the song, “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” When I received a call from a friend in Missouri a few hours later, I understood why. Tearfully my friend, Jane, explained her dear dog, Zoie, was slipping away due to kidney failure caused by cancer. But along with the sadness came beauty and hope. Jane mentioned her husband, Kurt and she were sitting on [..] read more …