Backstory It didn’t happen just like that. There was a lot leading up to it. Joan had been in the presence of my fiancé and me for years – on vacations, on outings and at home. She was a careful observer. Now, it turns out, she was about to become a tentative adviser as well. […]
Happiness
Married
Backstory “You’ve got to write about it,” said one listener. “I’ll be watching for the story,” said another. So now that the decisiveness of marriage has sunk in, I decided to fill the requests and tell you how the man finally got me to the altar, after eight years of keeping him waiting. It is […]
Touching
Backstory – Touching Just before sitting down to write some Consider This stories, I had been with someone who gave me a warm and hearty bear hug. It left me smiling, warm and fuzzy. I decided my first story would be about that kind of touching. So here it is. Consider This Show – Touching […]
Evening
Backstory – Evening Retirement, with all its opportunities, can also lead to a life that is quieter, safer, softer. Can that lead to boredom? That was the concern of my beloved, when retirement was new to me and well experienced by him. This is the conversation we had about that. Consider This Show – Evening […]
Something Bad Could Happen
Backstory – Something Bad Could Happen Something bad could happen. There’s no denying it. Turn on the news for proof any time. How can you possibly keep from worrying in times like these? That thought inspired this story. Consider This Show – Something Bad Could Happen Click to listen or follow below to read. It’s […]
Sitting On the Porch
Backstory – Sitting on the Porch I sat there quiet and content – and realized that’s how I usually feel, when I’m in this special place. Exploring the magic is what’s behind this story. Consider This Show – Sitting on the Porch Click to listen or follow below to read. The other night, we were […]