The late fall air is cool and clammy, and the wind stiff. In the distance we see a mighty fortress, built of stone and mortared together tightly. It looks secure, steadfast, unrelenting—even as the waves, tumbling in from the savage ocean below, pelt against the nearby cliff edges. It will not be shaken. The whole… Continue reading With a Battle Cry: a story

It’s 2:00 am, and I’m still wide awake, sitting here by the light of our tiny Christmas tree because it’s one of those nights where my brain just won’t shut off. But this time the reason is different than normal. I’m not worrying about life, or thinking deep thoughts. I’m simply reminiscing, because tonight…tonight was… Continue reading As This Season Ends