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Kobayashi Maru

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                                Several years ago, I had to take our dog, Phoebe, to the vet to get her canine flu booster.   In the waiting area I saw a couple with a Golden Retriever mix.   Because he had a lot of white on his face and moved slowly, he appeared old.   And even though it was warm outside, he had on a doggie coat.   Since Phoebe does not get along with other dogs, I had to be seated in the other waiting room across from this dog and his family.   I could not hear the whole conversation, but did hear words being said like, “chemotherapy and radiation.”   I heard the woman say, “I just don’t know what to do.”         I could only surmise that the couple was going to have to make the tough decision about the cost of trying to save or prolong the dog’s life and the trauma of these treatments on the dog versus eutha...

Falling to Pieces - Chapter One

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  CHAPTER ONE     They stood side by side at the edge of the dock gazing out at the ocean. The sea breeze blew its playful fingers through their hair. Kathryn’s yellow sundress slapped gently against her calves. When the sound of cars passing by was not present, they heard the call of seagulls and the waves lapping against the dock. Kathryn put her arm through Monte’s. “Isn't this view fabulous? I can’t believe how fun Charleston is. You were so lucky to grow up near here.” Monte turned to her and smiled, causing his blue eyes to crinkle at the corners. “I’m the lucky one because I’m here with you seeing this town through your eyes.” He pulled her to him. The longer they were in Charleston, the more pronounced his Southern accent became. His lips claimed hers in a kiss that sent her senses spinning like a tornado and sending her into the clouds. “What would you like to do this afternoon?” His words brought her back to Earth. Kathryn smiled up at him. “Let’s...

God Is Always With Us

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    We all were pretty sick and tired of 2020, and many have written it off as a loss. It was a hard year that was wrought with it job losses, illness, death, isolation and loneliness. Unfortunately, 2021 is starting our with more of the same. It's hard to feel hope when nothing is changing except for the worst or things remain stagnant.              I started a journal of thankfulness at the end of December because this past year has been so hard on my emotional well-being. This exercise forces me to sit down everyday and count one blessing or one thing I'm thankful for and write about it. I have found it to be a rewarding and positive exercise.               Before I made my entry for New Year's Day, I read Genesis 1:1  The Bible opens with the words "In the beginning God..." Those words ring with encouragement and hope. God was there at the very beginning and set everything in mot...