Category Archives: Autobiographical

Drum Roll, Please…

Thanks for waiting so patiently, folks. After we left the doctor’s office, we went to lunch, called our parents, then went to Babies ‘R Us and spent three hours registering for all sorts of baby stuff. Finally, we went to … Continue reading

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Waiting…

Today is the day of reckoning. It’s 12:29; Amy and I are sitting in the waiting room of her doctor’s office. In a few minutes we will go in and I’ll get to see for the first time a picture … Continue reading

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Out of the Blue (Talent Show Preview Lyrics)

I whisper your name, when out of the blue sometimes You lead me on, until I catch you again: Gone…just like the wind Blowing right through my soul again–cold, cold air. Breathing into me life again, everywhere And what if … Continue reading

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Yellow Ribbons and Blue Baby Cribs

The sky is clear blue with only a few wisps of white cloud. The sun, as always in El Paso, is a warm yellow, making it all in all a lovely day. I’m sitting in the courtyard outside the front … Continue reading

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MWL: The Man Who Read To Me

I was listening to the “Lord of the Rings” soundtrack tonight, and it reminded me of something I wrote on Christmas day a few months ago. It’s just a short reflection entitled, “To Michael W. Locke: The Man Who Read … Continue reading

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Live from Olive Garden

Ok, I just couldn’t resist. I’m sitting here in Olive Garden with Amy and two of our friends, Alice and Darrell. We just ordered, and (as always) people are giving me strange looks. I don’t know why I get such … Continue reading

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Live, from Cinemark Theatres…

I’m sitting in the movie theater waiting for “Cold Mountain” to start. I’m such a nerd–but I love that with my wireless keyboard connected to my Palm Pilot (which is connected via bluetooth to my cellular phone, which connects me … Continue reading

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