Life

Here, you'll find columns that just happened in the course of Tim's existence; the stories he felt compelled to put on paper. Some are tales of happy memories, some are about life's difficulties. They run the gamut of emotion from funny to "better grab yourself a hanky." In these pieces, you'll learn a lot about Tim's inner voice--and his heart.

Four Corners-- A promise to stand in four states at one time goes unfulfilled--for now.

Will Power-- "I was thinking about Judy Will...." 

Counting the Tomatoes-- Nothing ever changes at the hot dog stand.

Finding Your Patriotism in a Box-- An old photo reminds Tim of the day he felt most American.

"Every Time A Bell Rings...."-- A good man in a crippled body enriched the lives of those who knew him.

Amy's Porch-- After 25 years, Tim finds himself on an old girlfriend's front porch.

Farewell To Jame-- Tim's son's best friend moves away, and the sky is looking awfully gray.

Picking up Mary Pat's Heart-- Mary Pat had gone to church to give it all to Jesus. All the illness, all the pain, all the worry.

Lost Moon-- Do you ever really look at the moon?

Why Become a Teacher? -- In one moment, the move back to the classroom makes sense.

Preserving Anne-- A grade school reunion brings back an old friend.

Partial to the Pins -- French Lick, Ind. is home to one of basketball's greats...and a bowling alley!

Neil Armstrong Who? -- A trip to Kitty Hawk reveals something disconcerting about American education.

Bad Boy, Dog Owners-- A run-in with a dog on the beech shows Tim how the world revolves.

Not the Most Clever "Cuss"tomer-- A trip to a restaurant for lunch gives the family an earful.

Want to Cut The Line? Watch It! -- Making your way through "polite" society.

Calling All Cadets to the Politeness Police-- Readers have had their fill with rude behavior.