Prayer Panic
My plate resembled a feudal landscape: a field of turkey flowing away from cranberry castle, a battle tower of creamed onions, the mashed potato shores of lake gravy, a forest of cornbread stuffing and turnips. No portion of the plate … Continued
The Legend of Plate-opia
The development of the plate has come to a screeching halt. It’s over. If you held out hope for progress in plate technology, prepare yourself for disappointment. It’s the end of an era. The circular plate has come and gone. … Continued
Abuse of Power
I pulled up to the light today, just like I’ve done every day this week, and there she was again. Three o’clock in the afternoon, through sunshine and showers, and this ogre in her bright orange vest stands on the … Continued
The Cake Auction
My wife and daughter and I drove down to Luling, a small town south of Austin, a few weeks ago for their local festival. It was a little less than we expected, and we didn’t expect much, but our little … Continued
Halloween Candy
What was my wife thinking? A week – an entire week – prior to Halloween, prior to the appearance of Minnie Mouse, the Lone Ranger, Little Red Riding Hood, and Batman, she goes out and buys candy. Her excuse? It … Continued