It seems that it is too often that we allow our laziness to invade into our language, more than it should, like couch-potato words, I guess.  Our laziness with words borders on abuse and sometimes at least torture —of innocent and well-meaning little words. In fact, as a reminder, some of you may remember my eloquent, but silly treatise on the stupid ways we use the word “up”.  My attempt w Read More

Enjoy these little teasers.  But remember, when you share, they are copyright protected from publication. But here’s what you need to know:  We all have enemies and we all have friends, but in the end, we must be true to ourselves and to the almighty God. We are here for a reason, whatever that reason is, and if you are given a gift from heaven, use it and maximize it, but do it for the bene Read More

Easter with Ollie The black suburban parked in front of my house exactly at 8:45 am. The driver did not come up and ring my doorbell, probably because he knew my camera surveillance system would notify me of their arrival, or perhaps more likely, he knew I would be looking out my window watching for them. I walked up to the suburban, and the driver opened up the door in back, but before he let me in to j Read More

The dark clouds confirm for me that I’m correct, and that it is a certified melancholy day and I’m waiting for the feeling of redemption tomorrow, on Easter, but today, well, I don’t want to be alone, so I went back to the beach bar.  After all, no one knows where Ollie is now, and this is the only place where I’ve seen him before, outside of Nashville or at church or that fateful day at the beach whe Read More

Carsonisms Part 1 I am sharing some of my quotes that have been published over the years that some find interesting and also brief samples of my writing. Please read at your own risk and if your curiosity overcomes you, I have provided the publications they came from that you can purchase for your reading pleasure.  Of course, you can quote these to your friends and they will be impressed with you even mor Read More

I know some of my loyal readers are inspired by Frank the giant fig plant (tree), but how many are concerned about what happens when Frank consumes my house? He continues to grow like an Atlas rocket, hoping to boost satellites into orbit as a side job, or perhaps his goals are not as lofty, I don’t know, but he seems unstoppable.  I am concerned though, that as spring is here, frogs are going to Read More

The Chief of Staff and two secret service agents escorted Ollie into the Oval office, and the President was already sitting behind his desk. His escorts left Ollie alone in front of the President, but sat in the back of the room, observing and listening to the conversation. The president and Ollie shook hands. “Have a seat, Mr. um, Ollie.  It is a pleasure to meet you, but tell me, do you have a last Read More

I originally published this piece in 2018, and I think it especially applies to this day. I do apologize however, to my readers who are international, as they may not receive it until International Women’s day is over. A Woman And Her MInd: A woman is a gift from heaven, but like any gift, you must accept the gift’s imperfections as perfect, cherish the minute she gives as if she blessed yo Read More

Lake Michigan She has a cute yellow lab who loves to run and fetch and swim and cock his head to the side when she talks to him, so that he can give her his undivided canine attention. He is loyal to her, always available when she needs him, does whatever she asks, and best of all, he is not stuck on himself and refuses to look at himself in the mirror.  Oh yes, and he never stays out late running around w Read More

This is a longer than my usual blast.  Read the whole thing if you can. The good guy gets the girl at the end. (sorry for the spoiler). I just watched a great Super Bowl game and loved the entertainment and the momentary relief from the stress of what’s happening around us.  While many were partying and getting ready for the game, our military was shooting down spy aircraft and “unidentified objec Read More