Meet my Parents

In the mid 1960’s, a handsome airman pursued a lovely young lady who caught his eye in the church they attended.  No sooner were they married when he received orders to go overseas for a time, and his bride moved across the country to join his family while he was away.  In due time, I was born there, where I …

Pagan

One day, Minuette sat with her friend on the bank of a gently flowing river.  They watched as the morning sun peeked over the nearby mountain range and brought the waves to dancing. “It’s all about harmony, Min.  We help the world remain in balance.  We are even at peace with our dragons – to …

Trees

A tree for each child, planted from the seed of the parent’s trees.  When the child is old enough and selects a mate, the ceremony includes transplanting the two saplings together in a special garden, and the two intertwine and produce plenty of fruit that can be enjoyed by both humans and dragons.  For girls, …

Style Variations on a Theme

Assignment: Take a known story and express a portion of it in the various communication styles – y’know, narrative, persuasive, etc… Enjoy.

Family Reunion

1988 – my grandfather heard this song twice, the year before he left us – it is now part of the annual traditional activities, being sung at least once every year since it was written