I enjoy the beauty of a well constructed sentence. Try as I might, I find nothing lyrical in the phrase, “I awoke to the smell of turkey bacon.” Nor is there any truth to the statement, for you cannot make truth out of that which is counterfeit. Search for yourself. In all of literature, you …
Monthly Archives: March 2014
Are we asking for too much?
Mr President, there is something to be learned from wise men of the past. Pay heed to the words of a great Democrat, even John F. Kennedy. THE PEOPLE, all of them. You sir, are President of ALL THE PEOPLE. And about the past, Mr President. No more blaming the past President. We are five years …
The Glorious Theme of Redemption
The year was 1959. I was 14 and a new freshman at Colusa Union High School in Colusa, California when our English teacher gave out a list of books. We were to choose one to read in a month’s time. The publishing company was to send out a test on each book read. The most …
About the author, Cristobal (Chris) Lopez
Cristobal Lopez is a husband, a father, and a grandfather. He has labored in various fields to include twenty years in the United States Army, eight years on the streets of Austin, Texas as a police officer, and six years supervising a fraud investigation unit for the State of Texas. Additionally he holds the rank …
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My friend, Jessie Ortegon
At one time, Jessie Ortegon was the best fighter put out by Joe Alvarado. Although only five foot seven, and 135 pounds, he was all sinew and muscle, and he packed a punch. Jessie had been a fighter all his life. Before taking up karate, Jessie was what was known as a semi-pro boxer, a …
As a man thinketh
I have heard the hopeful commentaries concerning one who has passed on, in the form of, “I know he found Jesus before he died.” Gratefully we remember that He “will have mercy on whom (He) will have mercy…” {1} I have listened to prayers and petitions for the souls of those who have departed this …
Defining Texas Soryu Karate
What is Soryu Karate? Well, that depends on who you ask. Classical Soryu Karate you say? There are those better qualified to answer this than myself. If, for instance, you have been to the dojo in Japan, and you have received your Dan ranking straight from Mr. Koyasu himself, you may have some expertise I …
Words Hurt
I was listening to one of my daughter’s in law, as she gathered my grandchildren around her, much as a hen gathers her chicks. With a loving smile on her face, she spoke to one of the children who presented her with a piece of crayon art, “good job!” The child beamed at the praise. …
A test of wills
“There is a strong feeling that Russia is violating international law…” said this nation’s leader this date, (4 March 2014). We may suppose that Comrade Putin is quaking in his boots, following so severe an assessment of his tactics. We listened to Mr Kerry’s speech in the Ukraine today. He began well, with a forthright …
You sir, are no junk yard dog
Six months have passed, since the penning of this article, and the situation worsens in the Ukraine. ISIS is gobbling up the middle East and threatening Europe, Britain and the United States. Our southern border is wide open, with the US Border Patrol pulled back 24 miles from the border, on orders from the President. …