Stories: Homeword Archive 2008

Dessert Anyone?

Dessert is a favorite for most people, especially children. Parents have used the lure of dessert to coax many a headstrong child to eat a bitter green vegetable or an even less pleasant thing like beef liver. As a parent who has taught his children many lessons, I have found the wisdom in allowing my children to also teach me.

In My Rearview

The girls hurry to the car. We made plans quickly, but the expectation is as great as if we had all been waiting months. Their smiles and laughter sets the tone for the excursion. “Road trip!” my wife Kathy declares.

Friends for a Lifetime

Siblings should be friends, but it is not always the case. Sometimes differences get in the way and act like iron wedges that split relationships. But sometimes a commitment to each other is like iron straps binding lives together. My daughters are friends. I hope they will be friends for life.

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