What is the Foundation of Racism? I remember my first lesson in racism. It all started when I saw a black man walking down Main Street. Seeing a black man in town was something of an event at the time. You see, it was during the 1950s, and I’d never seen a person who didn’t […]
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Peacemakers are the Children of God
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” — Matthew 5:9 When I decided to write the Elle books, I had no problem in deciding what her name would be. Her first name is in honor of our granddaughter and her last name, Burton, honors my grandfather. T.R. Burton is the […]
Stoking the Fire Creates a Radioactive Result
Stoking the Fire was my Brother’s Job When I was young, growing up in Iowa, we had a massive coal furnace in the basement. My big brother was responsible for stoking the fire when my folks were at work. As often as not, he had to do it on the weekends too. I remember how […]
