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Tag Archives: Summer
Living in a Floodplain
The banks of Bear Creek were not filled to capacity this year. I vividly recall that very spot a year ago when the creek was overflowing, swollen from unseasonably late summer rains. This year the creek displayed an inviting architecture … Continue reading
The Curse of the Coon
There are seven days in a week, which equals out to 168 hours. It was the last day of vacation, and only about five hours remained of the original 168 we’d planned to be gone until we would pass back through … Continue reading
Blood in the Water – Part 2
Armed with a phone book and cell phone I struck out to find the nearest walk-in clinic. I was bound and determined not to go to the emergency room, knowing that they cost a small fortune. Moments later I was … Continue reading
Blood in the Water
The summer of 2004 was in full swing. It was early August, scorching hot, and time for a vacation. The watermelons were ripe and ready, and so was my wife Katrina. We were expecting our third daughter, Holly, which would … Continue reading
Empty Nest Syndrome
As hard as I try, I don’t recollect ever having met a man that had empty nest syndrome. In fact, I think it’s ingrained in men to nudge the “chicks” to the edge of the nest and give them the … Continue reading
An Unquenchable Thirst
The yard was crispy outside as the effects of the hottest days of summer were upon us. With July almost past and August on its way the scorching heat was beginning to take its toll on the yard and trees. … Continue reading
A Walk to the Park
Loony, insane, kook—words synonymous with those lacking good sense. On occasion I’ve accused my wife Katrina of possessing some of these attributes. Sometimes it’s for good reason, but at other times I’m keenly aware that it’s just because God gifted … Continue reading
