“Watch out! You nearly broad sided that car!” My father yelled at me. “Can’t you do anything right?” Those words hurt worse than blows. I turned my head toward the elderly man in the seat beside me, daring me to challenge him. A lump rose in my throat as I averted my eyes. I wasn’t … Read more
Not everyone knows that they wanted to have their children. Certainly, there are parents who regretted having their children, when they were ill suited for the job, or just not ready. In this story, this expectant mother faced exactly that uncertain dilemma, but learned that this was what she needed after all, thanks to a … Read more
During the waning years of the Depression in a small southeastern Idaho community, I used to stop by Brother Miller’s roadside stand for farm-fresh produce as the season made it available. Food and money were still extremely scarce and bartering was used extensively. One particular day, Brother Miller was bagging some early potatoes for me. … Read more
The fallout from depression of loved ones and people we admire such as Robin Williams leaves us as stunned survivors, shaken in disbelief. We are struck with shock and left with questions such as, “How could someone who “had it all” want to take his own life? and “If someone with so much talent, intelligence, money, fame, … Read more