Ask your podcaster anything. I’ve made that challenge before, with few takers. I thought I’d open it up to the wheel of randomness to spark some ideas. Here’s a simple question… What things about old time radio remind you of anyone from your past, That’s a big field. There are a lot of family members… Continue reading Reminds Me of a Sweetheart
Author: keith
The Shoemaker and the Dragons #ffairytale
Inspired by the recent National Fairytale Telling Day on February 26th, I started a thread on Facebook to come up with a spontaneous tale. Told on the spot, and added to one contributor at a time. Here’s the result. Written by one other Facebook contributor, and myself. I had hoped for more participation, but I’m… Continue reading The Shoemaker and the Dragons #ffairytale
Teddy and Val Act 3
A Valentine’s Day Love Tragedy (in 3 acts) The knock at the door comes hard and firm. “I’m coming, hold on!” Mr Cocoa shouts as he walks toward the door. Still, the knocking is persistent, and growing more furious. “Hold your horses! I’m coming!” The door is flung open, and his mood isn’t helped when… Continue reading Teddy and Val Act 3
Teddy and Val Act 2
A Valentine’s Day Love Tragedy (in 3 acts) Teddy was stunned, as he stared at his smart phone screen. The disbelief slowly faded and he was drawn back to reality, as the image on his smart phone disappeared with a shriek, and a lost connection. What was that? What just happened? His mind began it’s… Continue reading Teddy and Val Act 2
Teddy and Val, Act 1
A Valentine’s Day Love Tragedy (in 3 acts) Slipping into her favorite, comfortable pajamas, Val rested on her bed, with her back against her pile of pillows and menagerie of stuffed critters. She scooped up her tablet, and swiped through her messages. Photos were posted. Friends were tagged. Likes, silly comments. ‘I can’t believe the… Continue reading Teddy and Val, Act 1
First Family Frustrations
The first time I found out my sweet, little, brown eyed, brown haired bride might not be so happy in the marriage as me. It was in the course of a Sunday school class, the teacher tried to make a point by sharing the results of a poll. Instead of just making a statement, she… Continue reading First Family Frustrations
Personal Eulogy
First, let me explain. I’m in as good of health as can be expected. over recent years and months, an increasing number of family and friends have been passing away. I told Robin about this idea for what I would like to say at my own funeral, but I kept balking at writing it down.… Continue reading Personal Eulogy
Waterlogged Wedding Night
The events leading up to our wedding, the ceremony, and even the reception went as well as can be expected. We were married on November 21, 1981, at 2PM. Afterwards, we had a small reception with only a few of our closest friends and family. We aren’t much for big parties anyway. The festivities were… Continue reading Waterlogged Wedding Night
Baby Names – Nathan Part 4of4
Baby names, the finale. Read the previous articles in the series for the full account of how our kids got their names. Baby Names – Christopher Part 1of4. Baby Names – Michael Part 2of4. Baby Names – David Part 3of4. After having three kids, all boys, I had reached my limit on how many children… Continue reading Baby Names – Nathan Part 4of4
Baby Names – David Part 3of4
Yet another chapter in the saga of choosing baby names. To get caught up to speed, read the previous articles on baby names. Baby Names – Christopher Part 1of4. Baby Names – Michael Part 2of4. With 2 sons, I was content to stop;, and just raise my little family. There’s 14 months between the two… Continue reading Baby Names – David Part 3of4