Birth of a Character


X: Who am I? Steve: I don’t know…yet. X: Who are you? Steve: My name is Steve and I am a writer. X: Steve…a writer. Steve: Yes, and you are to be one of my characters. X: I am…I am a character? Steve: Well, you will be. You’re an idea at the moment; a sketch; … Continue reading Birth of a Character

History Basketball: A Drama, Part Three


Disclaimer: I found the attached image at the following site: http://dailycaller.com/2014/03/19/this-painting-of-george-washington-dunking-on-dictators-is-breathtaking/. This picture fit too perfectly for my drama to pass up! Kudos to painter Aaron Needham. By Steven Dexheimer Skip: As we approach the start of the third quarter, let’s take a look back at how the two teams have played, and talk a little … Continue reading History Basketball: A Drama, Part Three

Fast Food Fairy Tale, Part Six


“Good one! Hey, you’re all right, kid! Look, you ever find yourself jonesing for a sandwich, stop by my restaurant, all right? Tell ‘em Jersey Mike sent ya!” With that, Jersey Mike motioned to Smashburger and the two strode off. “‘Jonesing’?” Wendy asked. Baskin and Robin shrugged. “It means ‘craving,’” said a voice from within the cottage. “Why didn’t he just say ‘craving’?” “As I have so recently discovered,” replied the voice, “those men seem to have a language all their own.”

Joy


A note from a loved one: "Be joyful always." A favorite song on the radio. An answered prayer. A psalm of praise. A stale, old joke that gets funnier every year. Helping those in need, With a warmth in my heart. Goals that are accomplished. Races that are won. A gentle touch within; peaceful to … Continue reading Joy

History Basketball: A Drama, Part Two


Skip: Adams has the ball now and tosses it into play to Jefferson. Jefferson patiently moves up the court, looking for an open teammate. “Stonewall” Jackson is sticking close to him, his left arm raised. This would not be an unusual gesture, except that Jackson keeps his left arm raised throughout the entire game. Larry: He told me that he does it to keep his blood balanced.

History Basketball: A Drama, Part One


Disclaimer: I found the attached image at the following site:  http://dailycaller.com/2014/03/19/this-painting-of-george-washington-dunking-on-dictators-is-breathtaking/. This picture fit too perfectly for my drama to pass up! Kudos to painter Aaron Needham. By Steven Dexheimer Skip Winkendale: Hello everybody, Skip Winkendale here. Welcome to the annual Historical Five-on-Five Basketball Tournament. With me is fellow analyst—the foremost authority on historical figures and … Continue reading History Basketball: A Drama, Part One