Author: Dan Roberts

by Barbara McVay What did that bird look like sitting on the branch? I must have seen him many times in the past. Are there leaves on that tree? Oh, if only I could see. What’s on the page of the book on my lap? Things to make me cry or laugh? How long has [Read More]

(contributed by Jackie Hawley) There was a skinny young boy who loved football with all his heart. Practice after practice, he eagerly gave everything he had; but being half the size of the others, he rarely got into the games. In spite of that, his father was always in the stands cheering. After high school, [Read More]

by Tom McDonald This coming Thursday, April 16, I say good-bye to a career path that stretches back nearly two decades. It seems I can’t keep the pace any longer. I’m dragging my team down when only a year ago I was propelling it forward. It’s time to go. You know, some things we choose, [Read More]

by Beth A. Rogers Your face, your smile, I have never seen. I don’t know the color of your skin. Your voice and laughter I have never heard. I don’t know if it is soft or loud. Your hugs I have never felt. I don’t know the strength of your arms. Your hand I have [Read More]

(Contributed by Joyce Pratt) The park bench was deserted as I sat down to read Beneath the long, straggly branches of an old willow tree. Disillusioned by life with good reason to frown, For the world was intent on dragging me down. And if that weren’t enough to ruin my day, A young boy out [Read More]