For some, the Christmas season brings a longing for a grandparent, parent, spouse, child, or friend that is no longer there. But as long as we have them in our hearts, they will always be with us at Christmas.
Category: Midlife Reflections
Life Interrupted: Cleaning Out A Dead Man’s Desk
The job had to be done but no one wanted to do it. After Fred* died in a car wreck on … More
The Last Bike Ride of Summer
When I was growing up, school started on a normal schedule. School ended in May and didn’t resume until the Tuesday after … More
I Don’t Take Sunsets for Granted
Perhaps my family humors me by marveling when I drag them outside to view the burnt orange clouds of a sunset … More
Mourning Lost Dreams
The thought hit me hard one night as a I stared into the darkness of my bedroom: “I will never … More
Advice For An Isolated Christian Man
Some men can feel alone in the middle of a crowd. We love others and they love us yet we … More
Creating A “What Makes Me Angry” List
I had never really thought of myself as an angry person. I’m the nice guy, the “no problem” guy, or … More
My Father’s Grave
I stand above my father’s grave, and ponder the passing of life. At five years old he left my side, … More
Why I Embraced Exercise After Age 45
High Blood Pressure, Triglycerides, and Diabetes (oh my!) The general “exercise is good for your health” admonition when you are … More
Rhodes Davis 
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