Onword and Upwords by Dennis Brady

I got hurt the other day. Bruised. Injured. No, I didn’t call 911. No, I didn’t rush to the ER. Band-Aids and stitches couldn’t heal this injury. How do you put a bandage on your feelings? Yes, my feelings were… Continue reading

Joel is still wearing shiny white leather Reeboks. You know the kind. If the sun hits them in just the right way they can maim and blind innocent bystanders. They were wildly popular in the late 80’s along with big… Continue reading

I have new superheroes. My wife, Sandra and our 19 year old niece, Olivia, discovered a 3 foot black snake in our basement yesterday. The poor thing was just sleeping and cooling off from the blistering 90+ degree heat when… Continue reading

I’m a big baby…now that’s out of the way, I want to share a new appreciation I have discovered. It’s something that I have long taken for granted. Maybe you have, too. It’s being without pain; physical pain that is,… Continue reading

The man is always carrying the sandals of his wife while walking on the beach The man is the one playing with the kids, digging in the sand, swimming in the ocean while the wife is laying down sunning herself… Continue reading

Another old journal… Some people are concerned that my 2 ½ year old son, Prince William is not talking very much. I think he’s on to something. I think he is wise beyond his years. First, he lives with three… Continue reading

Here’s an old journal from a couple of years ago that I found and since I’m the boss here, I thought I would share it. Enjoy. The other evening Keely, Will and I went walking in our neighborhood. Actually, Keely… Continue reading

Just a random, quick thought for the day. Let God deal with those people who have wronged you. He’s a better Judge and Vindicator and you are too busy anyway getting on with your life. Continue reading

The band played soft classic rock from the 70’s with the female lead singer sounding a lot like the recent American Idol runner up, Crystal Bowersox. Kids played tag and tossed a football on the grass just beyond the outdoor… Continue reading

He should have known better…that’s all I can say. He’s my father and he’s known me for all of my 43 years, so I can’t take any pity on him and I won’t accept any of the blame. He knew… Continue reading