Inmates in all U.S. federal prisons “will be secured in their assigned cells/quarters” for 14 days beginning on April 1 to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, the Bureau of Prisons announced on Tuesday. I read the news above, and it brought back memories. I experienced several lockdown and each was miserable. What the…
We Shall Be Free
My readers know how much I love poetry, and I am honored to know some of the nation’s best poets — Anne, Roger, Tom, and Chris. The other night I watched a movie and then channel surfed. I found a PBS special where Garth Brooks was being honored by the Library of Congress and received…
The Voice of Hope
I haven’t mentioned service in a while, the fourth pillar of Lent. Why I haven’t is because there are so many people going above and beyond by serving their neighbors. I am overwhelmed with gratitude to all the people who have offered to bring us groceries, take me to the doctor’s, and all kind’s of…
I’m Still Here
It’s a strange feeling to have my national, state, and local governments tell me that I am the most susceptible to the virus and remind me that my immune system is compromised. At times during the relentless reminders of my age and immune deficiency I want to shout, “I’m still here.” There’s a lot to…
The Nature of God
I read recently that a preacher was claiming the coronavirus is a result of God being angry at us. I won’t dignify the preacher further by telling why he thinks God is angry at us. What I will say is that the preacher doesn’t have a clue about the nature of God. God is about…