While traveling around the world I enjoyed many great meals and experienced local delicacies everywhere I went.  Whether it was Belgian waffles, sausages in Vienna, a traditional English breakfast in London or noodles in Beijing, I can’t say I ever did without.  Though I didn’t suffer too much, I missed some tastes of home.  […]

     A common question for someone to ask is, “How are you doing?”  They don’t really want a detailed status report of your life.  They are being polite and expect you to reply, “I’m doing fine.”   If a close friend or family member asks, and they know you are going through a problem, they may

     Driving from my home to La Vernia, there is an exit to get off Loop 1604 and onto Highway 87.  It is a sweeping turn, with a Stop sign at the end.  That is when you have to make a choice.       Highway 87 has four lanes and divided at that point, with two

     Susan went with her sister to Church last Sunday morning, so I was on my own.  I knew I had to stop by the ATM machine on the way to our Church and I was running behind.  Maybe that is why I forgot to bring my umbrella?  Thunderstorms were in the forecast, and I

     As I sat in Church one night, I thought of the number of people I reached earlier that day with a few mouse clicks on my computer.   The number of people attending our service that night couldn’t compare.       I have been writing “stories” for a few years and sending them out on my