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June 30th, 2009

Orange Lilies…

Isn’t it strange how memory works? Certain sights, sounds, and smells (so, I’ve been told) can bring to mind things that never would have crossed someone’s mind in the course of a normal day.

One of my memory triggers is seeing orange lilies growing along the side of a road.

Orange Lilies Along the Side of a [...]

June 19th, 2009

You Little Dickens…

I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome Owen Alaister Dickens to planet Earth. He was born this morning at 32 minutes after midnight. He was 8 lbs. 8 oz. and 21 inches long.

Owen Alaister Dickens

Congratulations to my good friends Mike and Holly Dickens on the birth of their second child and first son! I [...]

June 18th, 2009

Smudges and Stains (Part One)…

I was watching the television while sitting on my makeshift couch. It consisted of a large denim pillow (about four feet by three feet) that I had purchased at Wal-Mart. It was very simple, but it was comfortable. Looking back, I can see that it was an early indication that I would eventually develop an affinity [...]

June 16th, 2009

Practical Advice for the Summer…

My loyal readers (both of you) may have noticed that I haven’t been writing. Believe me when I tell you that it bothers me more than anyone else. However, I have decided that I will begin writing again, even though I don’t really feel like it. The easiest way for me to accomplish this goal is [...]