There are beings who are not quite earthly, who exhibit qualities a little more evolved than those of the inhabitants of this planet. They are viewed by others as odd, …
The Apartment: Struggling With Another Day of Perfection
My apartment follows me wherever I go, leaving me no peace from its constant demands to rearrange the contents within its walls. It is almost impossible to rest here, as …
Mother Don’t Go: Remembering the Person She Was Before She Left
In the hall of a very expensive nursing home in Middle Tennessee, an old woman sits slumped over in her chair. It is a portrait of utter hopelessness. Another woman …
Madeleine’s Stroke of Good Fortune
Madeleine’s eyes dart back and forth as she tells me, “I heard on the radio today that 10,000 people turn 65 every day.” She pauses, as if to gather her …
Crossing Paths With a True Man of God
Jeff Hill loved four things: God, his wife, Suzy, his grandkids, and antique cars. And I like to think he loved me a little bit. Certainly, he helped me far …