This short story is in three parts: one of a kid who grew up in the inner city, another of a rich kid who fell, and their point of contact. I’m not sure about how far to go with the inflected speech of the first young man, Jamal. One of my friends helped me with the authenticity of it. I don’t know if it’s too much or not. What do you think? “In the Alley” — Part 1 Jamal Dad beat me every time he got drunk, and he got drunk every day. Da one time I can remember…
[ Read More → ]This is the photo from Google Earth that first inspired me to write the story. The boat I depict is a bit different, but the basic image is the same–along with the rocky beach and the mist. Photo credit: frparm on Google Earth: http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=46.991516&ln=-56.278142&z=4&k=2_____ “The Woman by the Boat” –Third of three parts– Early the next morning the sound of chopping penetrated the fog. Occasionally the slow rhythmic hacking was punctuated by the ding of steel against a rock. The sound would cease for a moment. Then resume. Jane stepped out her door and paused at the sound. Then she…
[ Read More → ]This is the photo from Google Earth that first inspired me to write the story. The boat I depict is a bit different, but the basic image is the same–along with the rocky beach and the mist. Photo credit: frparm on Google Earth: http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=46.991516&ln=-56.278142&z=4&k=2_____ “The Woman by the Boat” –Second of three parts– One old man didn’t need to see her at the market. Charles lived in a cottage at the north end of the rocky beach. Boat parts, nets, harpoons, and tackle decorated his home inside and out. He had survived a lifetime on the sea. And he had…
[ Read More → ]Just this once I’ll post here what I’ve written for “Connections.” That’s because I’m thinking of putting it in my online library and would welcome any feedback. What do you think? Be honest and brutal. “The Meaning and Purpose of Life” What’s the meaning of life? I’d be lying if I gave an answer. And I encourage you to avoid looking. Why? Because it’s greater than any one of us can embrace. To think otherwise would reduce God to a cartoonish image of what we can contain. We could say that the meaning of life is to come into relation…
[ Read More → ]If it’s not working, change it. I’ve been blogging most Tuesdays on what may be God’s point of view–or a view in light of eternity–of news and interests. Not too many people seem to be reading. (If you’re reading, thank you!) Also I’m becoming convinced that my blogging needs to be more integrated with what I actually write for publication, and spiritual commentary on the news (noble as that may be) is not it. I write nonfiction to help people connect with God and fiction to bring light into a dark world. I also collaborate to help others bring their stories…
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