Backstory Rich Follett has been writing poems and songs for more than forty years. His works have been featured in numerous online and print journals. You may well have heard him perform acoustic folk music at venues throughout the Shenandoah Valley. One of Rich’s CDs received the following review from Amazon.com: “Rich Follett’s melodies are […]
Encouragement
Living In Fear
Backstory During the pandemic cloud, we were constantly required to make decisions. Older folks in particular knew that exposure could be fatal. There was reason to be scared. How did they cope? Living In Fear Explaining how he creates fear in his movie audiences, Alfred Hitchcock once said, “There is no terror in the bang, […]
Graduation Speech
Backstory She admitted to being nervous in advance. But when she got to the lectern, her voice rang strong with conviction and determination. Graduation Speech This speech was given by a delightful 8th grader at her graduation ceremony. It shows maturity and intellect beyond her years. I was so moved by it that I’d like […]
Spring
Backstory All through March, we were on standby for traces of that precious season-turn. Winter’s sad statistics wore us out. So many were deprived of the wonder unfolding now. In their honor, let’s cherish this Spring as never before. Spring What a gift spring is. Mother Nature at her most generous. We drove up to […]
Haves and Have Nots
Backstory In these months of constantly present hidden threat, optimism tends to wane, along with thankfulness. Reflecting on our state reminded me of an earlier time, when Americans were left without jobs and without income. This story is about that time for my family and what we learned. Haves and Have Nots “Be thankful for […]
Give a Bit More
Backstory My sister was behind two women in a McDonald line. They were fumbling with their change to pay. She stepped up, paid for their food and added a few more meals besides. How did she know they were needy? Why did she step up, even though her own needs were many? Give a Bit […]