The garage door opened and she watched as her husband walked through the living room carrying a ladder. She stopped him, calling out, “Honey—uhm—what are you doing?” He paused. “Taking down the holiday cheer.” “Oh good,” she smiled. “It’s January 11, after all.” He didn’t smile. “We’ve been getting some complaints from the Homeowners’ AssociationContinue reading “This Little Light of Mine”
Monthly Archives: January 2012
A List of Tens for The Past Year
Inspired by my brother’s recent blogpost, and as a lover of creating lists for people to read and argue about (as evidenced by my popular posts on TV show theme songs, film scores, etc.), I submit for your approval a list of tens for 2011. 10 Books I Read Last Year 1. The Bible (NLT)Continue reading “A List of Tens for The Past Year”
A Wondrous, Heartfelt Masterpiece with No Extra Parts
I’d imagine the whole world was one big machine. Machines never come with any extra parts, you know. They always come with the exact amount they need. So I figured if the entire world was one big machine, I couldn’t be an extra part. I had to be here for some reason. And that meansContinue reading “A Wondrous, Heartfelt Masterpiece with No Extra Parts”
What, Me Worry?
“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?” — Jesus. I realized a few nights ago that I am a worrier. I may not come across like one. I’m a generally positive person, I have a lot of joy, and I find much pleasure in simple things. But I worryContinue reading “What, Me Worry?”
Duane S. Montague 