what I’m listening to today!

What is it about pride before the fall? I can't help myself- she has won me over!! … [Read more...]

"In my younger and more vulnerable years"…

...I went to Silver Dollar City and quietly watched the performers with the elderly crowd. While audibly mocking the sparkly outfits and vests the performers wore as well as the twangy sounds their voices and instruments alike made to my friends, I secretly wondered if something was wrong with me. I already knew from experience that I hadn't the cool-factor the other kids seem to have in … [Read more...]

sweet hallelujah glory be!

If I closed my eyes I could pretend that there was cool, prickly grass under my feet and I was dancing in wild crazy circles to the rockin' out folk-sy music. There would probably be a bonfire to keep warm by and the smoke would burn my eyes and throat as someone cackled, "smoke follows beauty!". When I opened my eyes, I would see a clear, starry night and I'd think the words "the heavens declare … [Read more...]

For the widows in paradise, for the fatherless in Ypsilanti

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