Tag: Darkness
Choosing to Be Combative
Though I could be quiet and reserved as a child, I had a belligerent side as well. I got into quite a few fights—the kind that included punching, slapping, kicking and bloody noses. Before you form a mental picture of me as a delinquent… Continue Reading “Choosing to Be Combative”
Choosing to Believe GOOD is Coming!
Will this war ever end? And when it does, will circumstances in Iran, or in the world for that matter, be better? Here at home there is so much division, anger, and fear for the future. I don’t see any politician being able to… Continue Reading “Choosing to Believe GOOD is Coming!”
Choosing a Clear Eye
My cousin and I had started a window-washing service as our summer job between college semesters. We figured we could make easy money with our pails and squeegees catering to the affluent Los Angeles suburbs. I didn’t mind the washing part. But knocking on… Continue Reading “Choosing a Clear Eye”
Choosing Well . . . in the Dark
I was five years old when I had my tonsils removed. A lot of medical concerns and procedures were different back then. They had me spend the night before surgery in the hospital. I remember my initial impression was that of getting to do… Continue Reading “Choosing Well . . . in the Dark”
Choosing to See
When I realized what was next to me, I flattened myself against the side of the house in shock. I kept telling myself that this couldn’t be real. Things like this don’t happen here. My cousin and I had started a window-washing service as… Continue Reading “Choosing to See”
Choose This Day 