My grandfather was many things. He was a Christian, elder in the church, husband, father, veteran, but what some people may not know is that he was also a poet and an artist. He studied Native American history and loved to draw Native Americans and other western scenes. Although he could not prove it he […]
Archive for June 2011
Sorrowing Hope
June 26, 2011The Tree of Life
June 24, 2011Before I praise Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life I will let you know that not everyone will enjoy this film. The purpose of this film is not to mindlessly entertain you for 2 hours and have you never reflect on it again. This film will stay with you. It is a beautiful piece of […]
A Homily for My Grandfather
June 20, 2011In Loving Memory of Bob Parker. July 5, 1929 – June 18 2011 For 31 years I have looked up to the man we are here to remember today. I believe it was sometime around the 4th grade when I was asked to write a paper about the person I admired the most. For me […]