By Nancy Miles My personal reflections on a puzzling year and a mysterious future. In the closing days of 2020 I am among the ranks of those who are becoming thoughtful and reflective. Contemplating the past year, and thoughtfully looking ahead. Here are a few of the thoughts bouncing around in my head today. So […]
Today, I just want to look up. To a place above the clatter of my thoughts. Higher than the clamor inside my head and outside my door. To a place beyond my understanding. Where I can loosen my grip and surrender control of situations, people and things. Where I can slip my hand into the […]
The lively sounds of the swimmers in the nearby breakers drowned out the nine-year old boy’s frantic cries for help. The day had begun with all the promise of a day at the beach. The boy, his two older brothers and their mom piled into the car. They brought all they would need. Towels, a […]
On the morning of my cataract surgery I rose early unable to sleep in anticipation. At 3:30 I sat in my brown velvet recliner just before dawn. A plaintive cry broke my thoughts. It sounded like a kitten calling for its mother. The cries persisted until I turned on the porch light and looked out. […]
He leaned forward having finished his incredible tale. Locking his eyes on mine he said, “And that’s the Gospel truth.” I’ve often thought about that phrase so easily used to verify the truthfulness of someone’s account of events. Somehow the reference to the Gospel makes the tale more believable. What is it about the Gospel […]
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