Archive for the 'holiday' Category

Blessings

Monday, June 30th, 2008

It has been more than a year since we have had anyone over for dinner. As Granny has gotten older, she has become more self-conscious about her appearance, and is reluctant to be around new people. So, it was a surprise when she suggested last week that we invite the Attorney to Sunday dinner in [...]

Deconstructing Easter

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

People often debate over what eggs and rabbits have to do with Easter. The general consensus is that is a merging of the Biblical account of the death of Christ and Pagan fertility celebrations. But, it is (perhaps) much simpler than that. It was no secret that Jesus had a magic trick or two up [...]

Double Arrows

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

I had seen him countless numbers of times before. I had seen him in an old t-shirt and shorts digging post holes in the back yard. I had seen him doze off in the recliner with his reading glasses on the end of his nose like he was my Granny. I had seen him on [...]