“O’ Christmas Tree, O’ Christmas Tree!”

“O’ Christmas Tree, O’ Christmas Tree!”

THE CHRISTMAS Tree. It is one of the most popular and recognizable decorations of the holiday season. They come in all sorts of colors, materials, and sizes. They are adorned with everything from expensive glass ornaments, fancy silk ribbon, popsicle sticks, and...
Where your small town shines

Where your small town shines

THERE ARE the famous ones such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York with its larger-than-life floats, and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Chicago where they color the river bright green. And while these parades are fun to watch on our televisions,...
Pittman: The Persistent Player

Pittman: The Persistent Player

THIS PRACTICE wasn’t like all the others. It was the last practice before the season opener; the official start of the season. You could feel the tension and excitement amongst the players. It was almost as thick as the humidity. He wiped the sweat from his face with...
“Right Where I Need to be”

“Right Where I Need to be”

WHEN WE tell the story of our lives, it is not solely about us. When we tell the story of our successes, our triumphs, and even our failures, it involves more than just ourselves. There are a whole cast of folks who show up throughout our story. Folks who have helped,...
‘Tempus Perfectum’

‘Tempus Perfectum’

IT’S QUIET. Which is very uncommon for a Friday night football game. The score is close, and one right or wrong play could decide the whole game. It’s almost as if the whole crowd knows this, and they’re holding their breath in anticipation of what will happen next....