Injustice

On a road outside of Mount Holly, NJ stands an unadorned historic marker. It’s presence indicates the spot where the town of Timbucktoo once stood. It was an all African-American village which once served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. From it’s population came several soldiers who fought for the Union during the Civil…

A Monday’s thoughts on writing

What compels people who write 1 to put slices of their innermost selves “out there” for people to see? It’s a frightening prospect. Once something is out for public consumption, after all, people can do almost anything with it. And when people attack or, worse, ignore one of those slices of an author’s soul existential…

Neighbors

Around 6 PM Saturday evening I received a text from one of my neighbors, “What are you doing?” I was in PJ’s and set up in front of a fire, but I texted back, “What are you doing?” He invited my wife and I to a game night. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to…

Shovel Party

As I made clear in my post yesterday, I am not “a snow guy.” The white stuff can all drop where people enjoy it, I like green too much. On the other hand, I do love it when a Christian congregation functions the way it should, and snow clearing is one way a church can…

It Snowed, lots

I am not a “snow guy.” It’s wet, cold, and stings when someone throws it at my face 1. Plus, it has to be removed. Stupid, “make walking safe for pedestrians,” sidewalks. Typically, I just use a snowblower to remove most of the snow. This reduces my hostile feelings toward the white stuff significantly, and…

Winter is Coming

I have to confess, I used the “winter is coming” idea even though I haven’t read Game of Thrones 1. I’m sorry. But Winter is, indeed, coming. In fact, it’s about to smack the Philly area upside the head in the form of a rather angry Nor’easter. The local forecasts are all calling for a…