Backstory Have you been in love? How do you explain the feelings engendered by the very nearness of your beloved? What mixture of internal chemistry creates those flashes of ecstasy? Those were the questions pondered by this newly smitten, curious but confused scientist. Believe in Love – #418 I believe in love, always have. I […]
Love/Romance
What Love Is About
Backstory This is a very personal and precious memory of once upon a time. Days and months and years have passed, but my soul still smiles at how it felt just to have him in my mind. What Love Is About – #452 Sometimes I’m just sitting and doing my work, a thousand thoughts fluttering […]
A Reason, A Season, A Lifetime
(Updated) Backstory This story has been a favorite with listeners since it first appeared in 2009. We repost it, once a year. It seems to resonate with people’s personal experiences. Prepare to bring back memories. Click to listen or follow below to read. A Reason, a Season, a Lifetime #456 People come into your life […]
Losing Love
Backstory Heading into retirement years, many of my friends have now led several different lives – more than one marriage, multiple careers, cultures in different parts of the country or the world. Included in their decades of living is loss. Yet they seem to have recovered and moved on. They told me how it works. […]
The Annoying Husband
Backstory A friend started telling about recent hassles with her husband. She referenced numerous irritating habits and grievances. Once she started looking at him through fresh eyes, things changed dramatically. Click to listen or follow below to read. The Annoying Husband – #644 How about that husband of yours? Sure gets on your nerves at […]
Daily Miracles of Love
Backstory I was at the height of my career. In demand. Lots of travel, awards, attention. Then I’d return to our simple, quiet farmhouse in rural Virginia. No glitz, no spotlights. He wondered if it was enough. Click to listen or follow below to read. Daily Miracles – #015 We were sitting on the porch, […]