A Johnnie Walker Red Toast to Dad

Johnnie Walker Red. Red – not Black. That was my Dad’s preferred brand. I made sure I had a bottle in my cabinet in San Diego when Mom and Dad came to visit each winter. Fortunately, the scotch keeps as I couldn’t stand the stuff. So, it sat each...

Dark Fun at Creative Copy Challenge

I’m not sure what it is about Creative Copy Challenge (CCC) that brings out the dark side of my creative writing. It’s a good thing it stays there. If you don’t know, CCC is a word prompt site that helps keep the creative juices flowing. I love it....

A Father’s Influence

Douglas M. MillerMay 2, 1919 – February 15, 2007 Today my dad would have been 94 years old. Dad passed away in 2007, but I feel his presence every day. I shared in my eulogy to Dad some of the things I loved about him. With the blessing of my dad’s blue...

Boston You Are Us

We all have challenges in life. Those times when we question how we will go on. But, we survive. And some of us celebrate strength by testing our bodies and spirit in our own personal challenge. The Boston Marathon A 3-Day, 60-Mile Walk for the Cure In one small space...

Latest Creative Copy Challenge

If you follow me at all, you know I love Creative Copy Challenge (CCC). CCC is a word prompt site to keep the creative juices flowing. The following is my latest entry to CCC. Creative Copy Challenge #323 The words in Bold are the challenge words you need to use in...

When Statistics Don’t Matter

We rationalize life events with the odds stacked on our side. Most people do this The majority do that Chances are, I’m right When I received the dreaded call-back on the heels of my mammogram, I knew the odds. Statistics were on my side. Only 8% to 10% of...