Backstory My husband’s father was a very down-to-earth working man. While he might not correct your grammar or your manners, he did have certain demands of those he loved. He wanted you to be cautious. He felt that your life could depend on it. Be Aware – #478 My father-in-law had a favorite lesson […]
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Believe in Love
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 […]
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 […]
Just Like You
Backstory The song was from the If You’re Going Through Hell album by country singer, Rodney Atkins. It was titled Watching You and it was released in 2006. It’s the tearjerker behind this story. Just Like You – #485 There’s a country song I love. A father is singing about his young son who lets […]
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 […]
My Sister
Backstory When I began speaking in public, a mentor advised, “They may not remember who you were or what you said, but they’ll always remember how you made them feel.” That’s what my sister Karyn leaves behind. (Be sure to read the P.S. to this story.) Click to listen or follow below to read. My […]