by Dean Merrill | Mar 17, 2019 | Articles
W. C. Fields, the famous comedian and actor who spun such punch lines as “I once spent a year in Philadelphia, I think it was on a Sunday” and “I certainly do not drink all the time; I have to … Read more...
by Dean Merrill | Mar 17, 2019 | Articles
Suddenly it seems my phone is ringing twice as often these early-summer days, while my mailbox is jammed, and the roadsides have sprouted more red-white-and-blue signs than yellow dandelions. Guess what: Another political season has burst open. Here we go …...
by Dean Merrill | Mar 17, 2019 | Articles
Certain attributes stand out in a crowd, no matter what you do. Red hair, for example. Unusual height (ask me about that one!). A non-majority skin color. Other things, however, can be covered over. Especially in the spiritual realm. I … Read more...
by Dean Merrill | Mar 17, 2019 | Articles
About five weeks ago I wrote a post here about finding the will to forgive those who offend us, belittle us, or make us look bad in the eyes of our friends. I told the story of the former Nazi … Read more...
by Dean Merrill | Mar 17, 2019 | Articles
My city, though only a half-million in population, has the No. 1 Subaru dealership in America. Here in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, the all-wheel-drive feature means they sell a ton of Legacy models (plus Imprezas, Foresters, Crosstreks and … Read more...
by Dean Merrill | Mar 17, 2019 | Articles
Once upon a time … If you’re a storywriter, people expect you to construct a plot that’s reasonable. The characters in your story need to behave consistently with their personal values (whether good or evil). The loving mother gets up … Read more...
