Seek the wisdom of the ages, but see life through the eyes of a child.
Our eyes allow others to look inside of us to see the strength of our soul. Our eyes are the windows that lead us to discover the unconscious interpreter of love and hatred. The voyage of true discovery of one’s self begins with eyes wide open. Open your eyes and see the truth that has been […]
“The Holy Hills”
The hills of Christ are Holy The fields of Christ are fair For one can find the footprints Of Jesus everywhere One finds them in the twilight Beneath the singing sky Where the shepherds watch in wonder White planets wheeling by His trails are on the hillsides And down the dales and deeps He walks the high […]
Christmas Alchemy
Christmas is a heavenly star that rises, sets, and shines on humanity for all eternity. Christmas is not a day or season, but a condition of heart and mind. Its the day that God walked down the stairs of Heaven with a baby in his arms. The most amazing thing about Christmas is its relevance. It is […]
Things Worth Remembering
Autumn leaves don’t just fall, they fly. They take their time on this, their only chance to soar. The trees show us how wonderful it is to let go of the bad and embrace what we know to be good. Falling leaves help us to embrace what lies ahead, knowing that Autumn is only a […]
Excerpt from “Open Arms” The Novel
Isolated and living in harsh conditions due to the lack of roads, the family lived in a small two-room hovel. The entrance was covered with a heavy rug which led directly into the kitchen/living quarters and bedroom. They were without a toilet or running water. The floor was dirt. They had but one window with metal […]
Excerpt From “Open Arms” The Novel
Confined to a city of lonely nights and desperate tomorrows, living a life of constant angst pushed Fortunato and Catrina further apart. Gone were the early days when Fortunato was a loving husband. His succumbing to drinking festered the anger inside of him, while he berated many of those around him. There were nights when […]
Excerpt from “Open Arms” the novel
A spellbinding full moon illuminated their way home, casting their shadows on the ground that were easily caught in its net. Shining in the darkness it gave way to the path allowing Caitlin to watch Lucio stop, wiggle, and laugh. When he pointed at the moon, he shouted words she could hardly understand. Now more […]
Excerpt from “Open Arms” The Novel
Eighteen-year-old Tomaso Abruzzi hurried down the murky two-mile dirt road from his family’s small plot of land outside the village of Linguaglossa on the north side of Mount Etna. Heading for the ancient church of Saint Agatha, he passed a herd of sheep, a stray donkey, and a pack of restless wolves, all on the […]
