A recurring memory of my 15-year-old self, hanging out with some nerdy peers at lunch time in the school quadrangle. Deputy Principal approaches us. “Why are you boys slouching around here when you could be kicking a football on the oval? And, Ryle, what are you smiling at?” Me: “I’m not smiling, sir!” Deputy Principal:Continue reading “An Unfortunate Face”
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Please, come home, son! (But which one is he begging?)
He had already run down the road to greet the returning wasteful prodigal. He had already thrown the best robe around his shoulders and was now feting him with a roast calf on the spit and having all his old friends around. His youngest was home, bewildered, hosed and feted, hardly believing the turn ofContinue reading “Please, come home, son! (But which one is he begging?)”
Wondering Pilgrim 