I’ve really been enjoying writing Welcome to the Valleys in serial form as my Tuesday posts. I write the posts on Monday, my day off, and schedule them to go live on Tuesday mornings. People seem to like the story thus far, and I’ve wanted to explore the tale a bit more during the week….
Month: May 2015
Fiction Tuesday – Uncovered
Jeremy remained in silent shock. What Ama and Walter had told him about people wanting to use him for their own ends stoked in him a fire of fear. Minister Kalson, taking notice of Jeremy’s growing discomfort, raised a reassuring hand to the youth. “You have nothing to fear from this council, Jeremy. I assure…
Worship Zombies
Normally on Monday’s I post my sermon manuscript as my blog entry. Today I’m breaking my typical practice for two reasons. First, while the sermon this week was adequate, I didn’t particularly care for it 1. I thought the manuscript, despite several deep edits, lacked flow. It was ok, but not really worth re-sharing. Second,…
The church of the visitor’s bullpen
When Citizen’s Bank first opened, it took up the “old-time” feel of many of the ballparks constructed during the 90’s and early 2000’s. Open sight-lines, different areas to gather with other fans, and close proximity to the action were all high points for the park. Nowhere was this more readily seen than with the way…
Take me out to the ballgame
Last night I got to head down to Citizen’s Bank Park and watch the Phillies take on the Mets. This was wonderful for several reasons. The Pitching match-up was terrific – Cole Hamels vs. Matt Harvey. It was a splendid night for baseball – great breeze, low humidity, perfect temperature. There are two seasons, winter…
What a morning
After breakfast yesterday my daughter cried out from her room, “Dad, [the boy] is throwing up!” I ran upstairs and, sure enough, my poor son was heaving into his trashcan. He spent the next 40 minutes or so in the downstairs bathroom while my wife and daughter finished getting ready for the day. The sounds…
