Tears of the Son
“Real men don’t cry,” I was told yet again, and again, and then again. Sometimes I think being born into a military family might have had a few drawbacks. Nevertheless, all of the men, including my uncles, cousins, and dad, forged ahead and served our...
The Cowboy Hat
It’s my oldest cowboy hat, and I believe it is the least expensive straw hat I’ve ever bought. If I recall correctly, I might have paid $8.00 for it many years ago at a Rural King store. But it’s my favorite hat, and when I couldn’t find my ball cap at 6:30 a.m., I...
Mitochondria
It was one of the most exciting plays I’ve ever seen. There was a kick-off, and the losing college football team retrieved the ball too far back to feel any hope. As the young man with the ball was being charged, he threw it laterally to a teammate, who was only able...