by Bill Roushey | Mar 3, 2023 | A word, Living, Random thoughts, Uncategorized
There is a proverb which says, “familiarity breeds contempt.” Siri defines this “extensive knowledge of or close association with someone or something leads to a loss of respect for them or it.” The month of March is a lot like that in my...
by Bill Roushey | May 18, 2020 | Brodie, Dog Story, Uncategorized
All winter long Brody proved to be the most loving and cozy lap dog. Then spring came and awakened the wild beast in him. Our once manageable walks together became adventures in mayhem. There are robins to chase and lots of people and dogs to bark at. Did I...
by Bill Roushey | Apr 10, 2020 | Bible Study, Holiday, Life's Struggles, Living, Uncategorized
For over the past half a century, I have witnessed the coming of spring. Each and every year it comes according to its preordained time. In the midst of intermittent snows and the cold temperatures the grass greens, flowers arise, and trees bud. Mankind has nothing...
by Bill Roushey | Apr 16, 2018 | Poetry, Uncategorized
Cold and dark surroundings have preserved me in the earth. A predetermined message urges, “rise up from the dirt.” Should I exercise caution as I push my way into the unknown? No, I must not doubt my purpose for my beauty must be shown. There are those who...