Author Archives: Duane S. Montague

I Have Seen the Lord God Almighty (And Signed His Shoe)

I met God in Beverly Hills. He was taller than me, and He had a long beard. I’d always pictured him that way, but in my mind’s eye God’s beard was milky-white and his presence was full of glory and majesty. When I met God, his beard was long (but brown and greasy), and insteadContinue reading “I Have Seen the Lord God Almighty (And Signed His Shoe)”

‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime

“Twas in the moon of wintertime when all the birds had fled That mighty Gitchi Manitou sent angel choirs instead.” — from a French-Indian carol The snow fell, swirling in the brisk wind. The boy shivered and pulled his coat tighter.  He coughed and wiped his nose on the back of his mittens, wishing thatContinue reading “‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime”

While Standing in Line at Subway…

So last week, after a particularly long and trying day, we decided to eat at Subway for dinner. Anywhere you go with four children, you realize that you aren’t the norm in our present day society.  Most people look at us like we’re crazy, which is a little bit true.  It takes a bit ofContinue reading “While Standing in Line at Subway…”

A Popcorn Kernel, A Little Girl, and a Crazy Father

I was watching a movie with the kids last night.  We do it most Monday nights while Robyn is at her meeting. Last night I made popcorn for each of them and we all sat back to enjoy the exploits of Indiana Jones.  I had a fedora on–I’d worn it all day because of myContinue reading “A Popcorn Kernel, A Little Girl, and a Crazy Father”

After Watching WALL*E Again…

We watched WALL*E last night.  It was the first time I’d seen the movie since the theatre, where I didn’t get to enjoy it as much as I would have liked. (Aside, I really like going to the movies.  I love seeing movies in theatres with awesome sound, with huge screens, in optimal viewing conditions.  WeContinue reading “After Watching WALL*E Again…”

Months of the Year: A Poem by Austen

Austen wrote this at school for fun last week.  Just because, and he received no help.  I’m pretty proud of it. January is when winter comes. February, oh yes!  Here come love! March is a lucky day. April is when you play in the rain. May is when flowers shoot out. June is when youContinue reading “Months of the Year: A Poem by Austen”