Monthly Archives: October 2018
A Granger Story – 2nd Cup of Coffee, 10/20/18: THE GRANGER EFFECT
“Hey.” The young sheriff’s deputy raised his eyes from the emails he’d been impatiently clearing off his phone. “Hello, Glennis.” He knew the reporter hadn’t just happened across him. They rarely did. He waited. “I won’t insult you by saying I don’t mean to bother you.” Sparks eyed her for a few long seconds. It … Continue reading
A Granger 2nd Cup of Coffee, 10/18/18: LOADING . . .
“Oh. Sorry. Didn’t mean to barge in.” Arlough said it in his usual staccato style as he barged in. I sat quietly in one of my overstuffed, mismatched chairs, the faded brown one. One never need assume with Arlough; he’s famous for getting to his point. The challenge lies in keeping up with an agile … Continue reading
2nd Cup of Coffee, 10/8/18: WHAT IF WE MADE “BEING GRATEFUL” JOB 1?
Happy people focus on what they have, and unhappy people focus on what’s missing. Attitude makes the difference. I was sipping some great Costa Rica dark roast while culling countless memes for the few worth keeping. Writers collect such. I’ve been known to save a picture from someone’s email or a meme, and have it mysteriously … Continue reading
2nd Cup of Coffee, 3 October 2018 – COFFEEOLOGY #5: TAKE TIME TO STOP & SMELL THE COFFEE
It’s possible to spend so much time comparing your perceived lack with others’ perceived luxury your own blessings are lost on you. God’s blessings are a luxury to you. You’re so used to them they don’t seem like it. They sometimes show up on your spirit’s doorstep costumed like just another gaggle of neighborhood challenges, … Continue reading