SUNRISES
Memories at Mama’s Table:
Several of us, with limited extended family, have gathered for holidays for years. This Easter, we went to one of the younger generation’s homes. As I stepped into her kitchen, I tilted my head and said, “Is that my mama’s table?” She said she didn’t know; it was in her dad’s basement, and he said…
What Are You Going to Do About It?
I used to think there were only two ways people handled problems: some ask permission, and others ask for forgiveness. But there’s a third type—the ones who demand, “What are you going to do about it?” This attitude, often seen in bullies, frustrates me most. It’s a mindset that says damage is done and responsibility…
The Spirit of Tobacco Road: Community and Basketball
I miss the Tobacco Road of my youth—the basketball frenzy and the people. If you didn’t grow up in eastern and central North Carolina during the 50s, 60s, or 70s, you may not know the term. Tobacco Road meant more than a carcinogen-inducing cash crop. It built families, colleges, hospitals, and nearly every church in…
A Well Placed Word
I had dinner with a dear friend last night. The kind of friend you don’t see often enough, but you take up like you had lunch together yesterday. We both have a background in College ministry. Although we have done other things professionally since our days on campus, we will always be campus ministers at…
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The Many Thoughts of Wanda Kidd 