History for Little People and Their Parents - Roshus Rabbit Learns About Labor Day "But what is Labor Day?" asked Roshus, as he helped his mother pack the picnic basket. "Well, Roshus, many years ago - way back when Great Grandpa Bunny was about your age - there were some people who worked very hard to help build our country.... ( added 1 year 98 days ago.)

Happy Birthday, Little Sister. Rest in Peace. In memory of my sister, Darlene Horton Williams. Aug. 14, 1946 - Dec. 3, 2007 She came into my life without warning. As was the way when I was six years old, I was sent to spend the night with my grandparents without being told my life... ( added 1 year 103 days ago.)

If For the Olympics, Why Not Forever? As I watched the beauty and precision of the opening ceremony of the Olympics, I was filled with conflicting emotions.The sheer magnitude of the event, and the amount of planning that went into making it work like clockwork, was incredible. How... ( added 1 year 105 days ago.)

But Why Did They Take My Fork? An Essay on Today's Economy I understand that the economy is in a slump. I am reminded of that each time I put gas in my car. I try to be a good steward of our natural resources by planning my trips to shop, visit or be entertained so not a drop of gas is wasted by doubling... ( added 1 year 107 days ago.)

Sixty-Six Years, Plus Eternity - a Love Story My mother was only fourteen years old when my father saw her walking down the street and fell in love with her with all of his being and until the end of time. Life had not been easy for my mom. Her mother died of TB at age twenty-eight, leaving... ( added 1 year 110 days ago.)

Little Bessie Bunny - Helping Pre-Schoolers Develop a Positive Self Image This was written as part of a program I designed to help pre-schoolers develop a positive self image and a belief in their ability to achieve. The course was called Positive Vibes and was for children two to six years old. One of the main goals of... ( added 1 year 113 days ago.)

Life Before AC - The Good Old Days I was talking today with a neighbor whose AC was not working. The poor lady was in a real panic. The AC repairman had listened to her plight and promised relief - next week. My neighbor - let's call her Sandy - was beside herself with worry. She... ( added 1 year 123 days ago.)

My Grandma - Still a Kid Like Me My Grandma is so cool. She isn't like other people. On her outside, she looks like a grownup person like Mommy and Daddy. On her inside, she is still a little kid like me. They must have thrown away all of the toys at Grandma's house because... ( added 1 year 130 days ago.)

PTSD - The Invisible Wound This was written in honor of those who suffer from PTSD as a result of being in battle. It happened, again. I met a man who seemed to be a nice guy and to have his life together. There appeared to be a possiblity that we could develop a... ( added 1 year 134 days ago.)

Yard of the Month Contest- or Who's Laughing Now? For most of my adult life, I have lived across the street from a couple who declared themselves winners of the Yard of the Month contest in my neighborhood - every month of every year for at least three decades. In the beginning, there... ( added 1 year 137 days ago.)

Truly Blessed - A Tribute to my Father Our time on Earth, it seems, Is very, very brief, With moments filled with joy and peace And times of unbearable grief. A few of us are truly blessed When God lifts up His hand And brings together in Holy Love One woman and... ( added 1 year 138 days ago.)

Gordon Groundhog and the Colored Light Mystery Gordon Groundhog slowly opened his eyes. POW, POW, POW. There it was, again. He had been in the middle of a beautiful dream when he first heard the noise. "What in thunderation can that be?" he wondered. "It can't be snow. That just goes plop... ( added 1 year 143 days ago.)

Making My Daddy Proud - My Brief Career as a Public Speaker My life as a public speaker began at the tender young age of three, when it was deemed appropriate for me to recite the 23rd Psalm as part of a radio broadcast of our church's evening service. I knew the Psalm by heart and had recited it on many... ( added 1 year 145 days ago.)