Why Did She Say to Me, “You’re Good.”

A housing inspector came to look over my apartment, which is done every year to make sure everything is in good working order. She only said two words to me the whole ten minutes that she was here, "You're good," but it wasn't in the tone of, "You're good to go." She saw my manger … Continue reading Why Did She Say to Me, “You’re Good.” →

Cats, Cats, Everywhere and More Cats

Within my heart, there is compassion for animals. I've grown up with pets of all types and with farm animals. There is nothing more I would like than to own a dog. I like Collies, Beagles, and Dobermans but for one reason or another pet ownership is not something that I can manage. Feral cats … Continue reading Cats, Cats, Everywhere and More Cats →

Bar-Life Closed, Cleaner City, Churches Made Irrelevant

After 1981, the city landscape of my hometown changed dramatically. There was a bar on every street corner, and all were known for allowing excessive drinking, drug activity, and attracting unscrupulous characters. Now, there are none, literally none. They have been closed down through city zoning ordinances and public nuisance ordinances. Many people applaud that … Continue reading Bar-Life Closed, Cleaner City, Churches Made Irrelevant →

My City is Adopting a Charter

Gone are the days when the people of this city can lean on a respected name or track record. Now, the direction that the city takes is based on the group authority of the council. So, if we always felt that a person in government had faith in God through Jesus Christ, that is taken … Continue reading My City is Adopting a Charter →