Given the Easter holiday is so nearby, my mind went to Calvary where Jesus of Nazareth was nailed to a wooden cross that was then raised up for all to see. In Jerusalem, the Church of St. Andrew is dedicated to the…
Yearly Archives: 2021
Dog Ear Publishing
I’ll bet most people don’t talk of being bamboozled. That is one reason why I’m telling my story. I had purchased a prepaid book publishing contract in 2016. It was one of those promotions, urging authors to lock into 2016…
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Snakes in March
Around this time of year, I recall sitting around a table and having fun when things turned tense. A young man was patiently explaining why there were never snakes in Ireland. An older woman took great offense. Another murmured that…
Faces of Cold
I feel it… The cold air, entering my lungs, is taking my breath away. The chill is blasting past my thermal underwear and layers of gear. If I pull my hat any lower, it will block my vision. My frozen…
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Purim
In 2021, this is the week for celebrating Purim! Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian empire from Haman’s plot to annihilate them all in a single day. It is said that Haman threw lots to…
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