Thursday, November 27, 2008

A partial list


Freedom.

Independence.

My loving family.

Digital photography.

The Spoonmaker’s work.

Graeter’s Pralines & Cream.

A clear conscience and a clear title.

Brave Americans who defend our liberty.

Power-company workers who pull double shifts.

An old pair of blue jeans and a trusty pocketknife.

Snow that always melts and traditions that never will.

Beanie Wells in scarlet-and-gray and Sarah Palin in Alaska.

The Ohio Constitution, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Dogs with short memories and friends who never forget.

Two jars of homemade pickles still in the fridge.

Four-stroke engines and four-wheel drive.

Black coffee, dark beer and red wine.

A gallon of regular gas for $1.56.

Two days, two championships.

Small towns and big hearts.

MUTE, UNDO & DELETE.

Fresh chile peppers.

Castle Doctrine.

Motorcycles.

Freedom.