Monthly Archives: April 2014

where is my hammer? I freely admit that I have retreated. Not routed mind you, but drawn back to more defensible lines. These are shorter and buffered with greater quantities of sandbags. There is no relief, for I had barely … Continue reading →

He had the job of getting the four of them to church, his youngest daughter and the neighbor’s two. They were all about six. Semi-controllable. Or at least controllable by a Dad “look.” However control was not necessary as the … Continue reading →

It was a harsh snow, coming on the heels of a spoof of spring. I had gone out to begin plowing early, but not early enough. The accumulation had already topped half a ruler and was gaining the top. Removal … Continue reading →

The Band quit playing in 1978. The University cut the heart out of a young coach, just as the season was coming to an end. It was a done deal, sealed and packed away where it could not be revealed … Continue reading →