Earlier this year I had to have an infected tooth pulled. This created a hole in my mouth that became a constant source of fascination to my wandering tongue. I discovered that, in times of stress or anger, instead of biting my tongue, I could simply slip it into that crevice. The hole became familiar,… Continue reading Filling the Holes
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The Bench
It was just a bench. And not an attractive one. Recently, in the name of progress, a long-standing strip shopping center, Belle Meade Plaza, was torn down here in Nashville. A new commercial development is to be built in that prime spot. Gone is the grocery store in my parents’ neighborhood; wiped away by the… Continue reading The Bench
Ashes on a Valentine
It strikes me as particularly poignant that Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day this year. There are no brighter, cheerier decorations than those related to Valentine’s Day. Walk through any store and prepare to be overwhelmed by the crimson candy boxes, balloons and ruby roses. Each Valentine’s Day I’m reminded of the Valentines I helped… Continue reading Ashes on a Valentine
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