Recently, I read the story behind a popular Christmas carol, the song we all know and love, called "O little town of Bethlehem". The author, Phillips Brooks, lived during the civil war, a dark and tragic period in American history. … Read more

I have often wondered about the music of the angels. Do they use words when they sing? Or do angels use a different mode of expression, without words? Toddlers gain the use of words quite easily, but prior to that, … Read more

I have fond memories of summer mornings. When we lived in our home by the lake, I was often awakened by the ghastly squawk of a duck swimming to his breakfast site. It was quite evident by the tone that … Read more