Climbing Upward
On my way to town, I drive past houses where smoke from chimneys curls upward. It’s comforting to watch the updraft. I suddenly recall...
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Dec 17, 2018
Looking for Christmas
Rain had fallen for days. Puddles, all over the yard. The days had been dark and cold. I could feel it inside my body. It made me reflect...
Dec 10, 2018
Lee’s Heart
4:00 p.m. It’s Friday, December 7th. I’m on time at Curious Craftsman, a shop in Norfork, Arkansas, ready to sign books for four hours....
Nov 12, 2018
Voting at Lone Rock
Midmorning. We entered the parking lot at the church where we vote. We could not believe our eyes. So many cars. Wonderful turnout. We...
Oct 29, 2018
Like a Jigsaw Puzzle
Sweater weather. Friday afternoon: I arrive at the Mennonite Fellowship Building located behind the church, beside the creek. Laughter. I...
Sep 2, 2018
Thinking About Laborers
What space does Labor Day occupy with you? My family has always been heavy with blue collar workers. Have I always been grateful for who...
Aug 20, 2018
My Classroom
Today is the first day of school in Norfork, where I live. I’m thinking about children, teachers, schools. I am not numb to the blue...
Jul 30, 2018
Hangin’ Out at Bee Dee’s
I look back at my Monticello High School years and remember that time as fun, difficult, a little warped. I needed cue cards to maneuver...
Jul 9, 2018
In Honor of Cannas and Jim Barton
I am numb today, so I am up early and looking for my yard shoes. I’m not outside, because I want to beat the heat. Today it’s all about...
May 21, 2018
Our Town
Pioneer Days in Norfork, Arkansas, population 511. The town stretches a mile or so down the main street with post office, grocery store,...
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