TALKING FEET
My feet talk to me. They do that a lot now that I am getting older. They chatter about Big Thicket hikes, jumping volleyball spikes, and running games of tag.
I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN An Ascension Reflection
When I became a young adult and moved away from home, a visit back to spend time with my parents was a favorite trip of mine. The unconditional love I received along with the yummy homemade food made it hard to leave. I yearned to stay longer and would often delay my parting.
My Guest Poet is Dead! Poems from a Deceased Saint
I  am in a writing slump, so a guest is filling in. Only problem is—he’s dead. Good thing he left behind some of his writings! Brother Jacopone Da Todi, died in 1306. He was a Franciscan poet and mystic. He did not know about computers, but he did know how to write profound words about...Continue reading→
What Hurt More? A Painful Poem
What hurt more my Lord? Having the leather whip scream through the air, repeatedly slicing open your back? Or hearing the crowd scream to release Barabbas instead of you?
STRONG FINISHES for the Oops, Ouch, and Oh My!
As a track coach I preach and preach to my athletes about the importance of strong finishes. Digging down deep and giving it your all as you close in on the finish line can make a big difference. Strong finishes are about determination and courage. Perseverance and focus. Discipline and commitment. Strong finishes of course...Continue reading→