It Was a Fool’s Game and I Lost
When it comes to games, I am not a good player. I lose more times than I win, and I can’t remember the last time I won. My paternal grandfather’s favorite holiday of the year was April Fools’ Day. He often would spend the whole year developing a prank for… Read More
I Thought She Said “Doughnut”
As hard as I try, and believe me, I try, I don’t always hear correctly, especially regarding The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. I don’t always hear every word she says. I know God gave me two ears and only one mouth, but I must confess I use my mouth a… Read More
One Man’s Apple Fritter is Pure Delight
One thing I have learned in life is there are times when things do come together. For the last several months, I have been struggling to keep up with my schedule, and I was getting behind in some things I do. That is always frustrating for me. I like… Read More
I’ll Tell You When I’ve Had Enough
It was evening, and the day was just about over. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I were chilling in the living room, watching TV. It is always lovely when the day ends, and you can relax. Doing nothing can become a habit. Read More
A Needle Named Miss Ouch
My father has been gone for 15 years. It hardly seems that long, but time goes by, and you can’t stop it. One of my father’s “jokes” was, “Son, I’m so sick and tired of being sick and tired.” Then he would laugh, and I would, of course, join in with his… Read More
My Days of Wonder in the Hospital
My plans for the New Year were horribly changed by ending up in the hospital. Around the middle of the month, it seemed like I may have had the flu. After all, everybody around me had the flu, and I just wanted to fit in with society in general. Read More