If you haven’t noticed, it’s been a year for rocks. I am thinking of new Pluto photos, Volcano Uku in the Lava song/animation, and the other thumbs-up movie Mr. Holmes. Rocks remind me of Lydia and Pauline, two quiet spinsters from childhood, who lived unemployed with their families. Perhaps today we would label Lydia and Pauline…
Author: CSB
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Uncle Evan & Little Sweetie Pie
She is often called Little Sweetie Pie. She loves knock-knock jokes: “Knock, knock.” “Who’s there?” “Pooh.” “Pooh, who?” “That sure was stinky.” Following a joke like this, Little Sweetie Pie throws back her head and there is a cascade of laughter, followed by another knock, knock joke, and another, and another. It isn’t unusual for…
Volunteer Lessons in Joplin, Missouri, by guest writer Don Drobeck
CSB note: I am pleased to offer my friend Don Drobeck’s devotion on one of his many mission trips to help hurting people across our country. Don is a “retired” mechanic (but not really), who also happens to be a great writer. His wife, Genie, is a talented saxophone player, sports lover, and retired kindergarten teacher. Also,…