Archive for January, 2008

The Troubles Tree

The carpenter I hired to help me restore an old farmhouse had just finished a rough first day on the job.
A flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric saw quit, and now his ancient pickup truck refused to start. While I drove him home, he sat in stoney silence. […]

Fate Is in Your Own Hands

Once upon a time, there was a general who was leading his army into battle against an enemy ten times the size of his own. Along the way to the battle field, the troops stopped by a small temple to pray for victory.
The general held up a coin and told his troops, “I […]

Before and After Marriage

BEFORE MARRIAGE…
He : Yes. At last. It was so hard to wait.
She : Do you want me to leave?
He : NO! Don’t even think about it.
She : Do you love me?
He : Of course! Over and over!
She […]