First, thanks to Shinytenderly for an editing correction, and also to Mike of Ink Stains & Daydreams, and a special welcome to yourmindwithin, and elkehoweler. I’m grateful for readers like you! The question I’m wrestling with today is “How can something that arrives so fast, affect so much?” A man named Mike was driving late…
Tag: travel
What We’ve Always Got
I used to live on a country road in a town no one ever heard of, in the heart of midwestern farm country. This place was my father’s dream. Despite its wide-open sky, there were only certain jobs available, certain places to eat or drink. And where one shopped, played, or worshiped were limited. To…
Feeding Your Dreams
August two years ago, I mentioned that I wanted to go to the beach. Within a few days, a girlfriend invited me to go with her and her family. My mind ran wild with joy as I packed a suitcase. She called back later apologetic, and withdrew the invitation, promising we’d have a girl’s trip…
What Are Your Big Plans for Summer?
A shout out to all the new followers who have come on board since the beginning of this year. I appreciate your readership. I love being outside. The sun, the heat, the beautiful weather. Now that summer has officially begun, I look forward to biking, hiking, and sitting by some body of water. Also, I’ll spend…
Juli Ocean 