Father Andrew It doesn’t seem that long ago since I last passed Andrew on the hiking path. But it’s been years since we met and years since I last saw him. And I am not sure, exactly, why I’m thinking about him today. Well, I guess I do. Today would have been his 85th birthday. It still… Read More »
When I Was a Kid Back in the 50s and 60s, when I was a kid, a bike was just two wheels and a promise of adventure—no helmets, just a bell on the handlebars and painted fenders. We’d ride until the sun went down, then hurry home before the street lights came on. If the chain popped… Read More »
I’m Not Afraid of Bonnie Anymore! Getting old isn’t much fun, no matter what you hear from those who claim they’re happier being old than they were when they were young. That’s just pure nonsense – or they had a very awful childhood. But anyway, growing old has this way of creeping up on you so that sometimes… Read More »
Friends, Once At first, I lied to myself. I tried to believe it didn’t matter that our friendship was over. Sometimes, I make things more complicated than they need to be. We were good friends, and then we weren’t. It’s really that simple. It’s a bit like getting a terminal diagnosis. First, you deny it. Then, you… Read More »
If I Could Save Time in a Bottle “If I could save time in a bottle The first thing that I’d like to do Is to save every day till eternity passes away Just to spend them with you…” (Jim Croce) The other day, my youngest son sent me a picture of my granddaughter taking a hike… Read More »
Three Short Guest Essays Rarely do we publish essays written by anyone other than Cloudeight. For Memorial Day weekend, we’re making an exception by publishing three short essays by our friend who writes using the name of G. Petee. We hope you enjoy these essays. If you do, please let us know. The Great Equalizer By G.… Read More »