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The Reading

I’ve read thirty-five books this year, and I’d like to share a few excerpts from some of them. I read “Up from Slavery” by Booker T. Washington, and I was amazed by his courage and work ethic when the obstacles seemed insurmountable. He traveled from rural West Virginia to Hampton Normal School, during which travel,Continue reading “The Reading”

You Can Make It

When words will only insult You don’t know what to say The situation tests your sanity The only thing to do is pray When burdens are so heavy All those fears attack your mind The clouds of darkness cover Leaving you helpless and blind When storms of life prevail Giant waves crash all around JesusContinue reading “You Can Make It”

Hucklebucks

We went to an AMAZING restaurant this weekend, Hucklebucks. BBQ. The inside of the restaurant is rustic, to say the least. Think Bass Pro Shops. There was a small log hanging from the ceiling which was covered with fishing lures. There was metal halfway up the wall, with wood meeting the tin and reaching allContinue reading “Hucklebucks”

It Isn’t Anymore

Standing like a river-roaming crane Beside a Narrow country Lane Miles and miles outside of town Was a weathered barn, faded brown. For many years it stood there Sky-scraping the country air Like a sentinel of farm and feed Guards the growth of each new breed. But time marched on every day And the farmerContinue reading “It Isn’t Anymore”

America to Me

I ordered a glass of lemonade These stands are the place to be Cold drink, sitting in the shade. And it feels like America to me. I ordered spicy rice with chicken Saps Thai is the place to be All I hear are Thai men speaking And it sounds like America to me. I orderedContinue reading “America to Me”