Author Archives: 31 Croft Road

It came in the form of a text, from my friend ministering in Sweden. He had been part of the story though perhaps more on the fringe. It was surreal…back then. It seems never to have happened. But, as best … Continue reading →

She sat in her chair, a rocker in the southeast corner, where she could look out the window. The view was not dynamic, but it gave a certain freedom. It was home. An apartment in assisted living. She had spent … Continue reading →

Wednesday morning, the humidity was thick by the 7:00 a.m. Ed and Ernie stowed their red and white lunch coolers in the back room. Ed was twelve years older. Both had been working at the sign manufacturer for twenty plus … Continue reading →

The cold wind came out of the west, surrounding the sod house. Susanna sat in the northeast corner attempting to gather as much warmth possible from a small fire flickering at the base of a earthen chimney. Though she had … Continue reading →

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 →