Grace of God and Two Little Girls
On January 21, 2010, a cold, clear day, Dean Pierson woke up early, as usual. The 59-year-old put on a pair of blue jeans and a hooded coat before…
Dampening Spirits
It is cold and wet and I am impatient at another half-day off wasted. For sure I have done the necessary household chores. I warmed myself with hot dishwater. The…
Cloud Muted Sunlight
Breeze hindered warmth Finds me protected Twixt porch railing and sun sopped wall. Lawn cluttered of straggling leaves Gives way to luxuriant green. The neighbor's Unfettered by shade. Daffodil and…
Inspection- Jesus in a Blender
Celebrating both holidays, this is a repeat from last December. Sometime, maybe about 33 BC, a child was born. During those 30 odd years it is told he took…
Inspection- Judas: Another Unintended Hero?
It's Easter time, when I always dedicate a column or two to theological matters related to Jesus. A few weeks ago we talked about Fred Phelps as an unintended hero.…