A friend of mine handed me an internet article on Sgt. William Carney. I’d never heard of Sgt. Carney and my friend didn’t know that I’m working on an inspirational book. Once a slave, his father escaped slavery through the
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High Flight
This poem, “High Flight,” was written by a WWII Spitfire pilot for the Royal Canadian Air Force who was dog fighting along with the British over the North Sea. Because of battle fatigue against the Nazi invaders, he had contemplated
Read moreSeabiscuit: Life’s “Losers” Are Often the Real Winners
Life’s losers are often the real winners. A horse named “Seabiscuit” was considered to be a loser. Here are some of the loser facts about the loser horse: The owner of “Seabiscuit” lost his son in an accident and was
Read moreIce Cubes & Hurricanes
Sometimes it’s hard to tell if an upcoming event is an ice cube or a hurricane. Here’s what I mean, how to tell the difference, and some advice on what to do with either. “Modern meteorology can tell us a
Read morePrickly Lessons: How to Get Rid of Cactus Needles!
What can an Irish setter with a mouth full of cactus needles teach us? Well, here’s what I saw and what I believe. I was crossing the street on my way to a treatment center for those who struggle with
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