[smartslider3 slider=22] “OH JESUS! HELP ME, GOD!” The winding country roads filled with clouds of dust and dirt as my friend, Jerry Dwain, navigated the sharp turns and twists like a NASCAR driver. He owned a bright blue Z28, and he drove it at full capacity. The day had begun with a simple request. “Hey,… Read More
Flip Off Fear In 5 Steps
I stepped up onto the platform. It was higher than I first thought. Too high. I don’t like heights. Though the padding below promised a soft landing, it did little in the way of helping me feel confident. “You are the Simone Biles of klutz. This is not a good idea.” The voice in my head spoke these… Read More
Bad Sheep: The Story Behind The Story
First of all, I want to give a big internet hug to all of those who supported the “bad sheep” Kickstarter campaign! We made it to the goal! Hooray! For those who are cheering the book on to success, I give you a big shout out of thanks!! We are now in the post-Kickstarter stage. Preparations are being made daily… Read More
Check the Backseat
My paternal grandfather was one of the most well-rounded people I’ve known. He was charming, witty, well read, smart, talented, and, my favorite, funny. He was not stingy with his smile. It was one of those smiles encompassing the entirety of his face. It illuminated a room. He loved a good joke or story. Even if his story was… Read More
Death and the Empty Chair
Juneko. She was an acquaintance of mine. We were once friends, but time and distance separated us from building our close friendship. Even so, knowing she was on this earth, walking around and smiling, gave me great peace. When she died, the emptiness I felt was curious to me. She was not a part of my everyday life. We barely… Read More
Near Death Experience and 37
Yesterday, I turned 37 years old. It was the birthday I have looked forward to my whole life. I never thought I would ever see this age. I almost didn’t. This is the story of my near death experience, and how it changed my life. 36 IS THE LAST OF THEM My maternal grandmother died of heart attack when she… Read More