It’s Not Chaos, It’s My Self-Portrait

2 years ago

New Year's Day found me standing in the garage, looking over a huge mess. It was the remains of a…

The Reign of the Hedge Apple Tree

2 years ago

Whenever my younger brother, Preston, gets a picture texted to him from a friend or family member, he instinctively zooms…

My Abandoned Post

2 years ago

Two years have passed since the prayer garden at the Salvation Army in Lewisville was completed. If you don't know…

Do you know the story of St Patrick?

3 years ago

During a slow time this past Saturday, Kim and I dropped by the Walmart Superstore. It was my idea. I…

God Bless My Healers

3 years ago

CRASH! The lid to the sugar dish exploded on contact with the floor, scattering shards of glass in every direction.…

Injured!

3 years ago

Although this post deals with a nasty injury, for the sake of squeamish readers, I promise to avoid graphic details.…

The Playful Pursuit of Passions

3 years ago

After posting a blog entry on January 17 of last year, Making Waves went suddenly and unexpectedly silent. It was…

Building a Better Boat

3 years ago

2021 is already fading into the mist of remembrance, conjuring the same mixed emotions as the years that preceded it.…

The Christmas Wish That Crossed Generations

3 years ago

This past year I spent a lot of time getting to know my grandfather, James William McAfee. The first several…