“We crucify ourselves between two thieves: regret for yesterday and fear of tomorrow.” – Felton Ousler The holidays were over, and Hondo was glad about it. With Darryl back in school and Leroy keeping a low profile, Hondo’s mind …
My Father’s House
“But with all this said, wine was given to gladden the heart of man (Ps. 104:15), and one of the duties a father has is that of teaching his son to drink.” -Douglas Wilson, “Future Men: Raising Boys to Fight …
Silent Night, Holy Night
“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17 “Lookin’ good, kid!” Hondo began. “Yeah, I think we did pretty good.” Hondo and Darryl stood back admiring their handiwork. The tree was enormous and if it weren’t for …
Like A River Pt. 5
“Damn it!” Hondo ended the call and returned the phone to his pocket. Leroy was out of jail. In fact, he’d been free for three days and had not contacted his son nor made any attempt to see him. Hondo …
Like A River Pt. 4
Hondo was out of breath and with the sweat dripping down his forehead, the darkness made it hard to see but he knew he was there, hoping that the shadows would keep him hidden. Hondo was determined to end …
Like A River Pt. 3
Home of Nia Wells – Morning – Dom had not planned on staying the night, but it felt good being here with her in his arms. Yesterday had been hard and he hadn’t planned on subjecting her to the …
Like A River Pt. 2
Community General Hospital – Evening – Darryl was being discharged as Hondo arrived. It was odd seeing his Pops doting over the young boy; Hondo had missed that, and he felt a twinge of jealousy as he approached the …
Like A River Pt. 1
“You always have two choices: your commitment versus your fear.”- Sammy Davis, Jr. Hondo saw Darryl’s head peeking beneath a pile of debris. He rushed toward him nearly giddy and dropped to his knees. Immediately he began to dig …
Into Temptation Pt. 6
Pops raced toward the high school; all he could imagine was the worst. Even before he pulled out of the driveway, he saw the smoke waffling up like a looming gray monster. Darryl had left the house for school before …
Judas
“Gonna lay down my sword and shield, down by the riverside and study war no more.” -Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee “Sell out Pig! No justice, no peace!” Hondo had heard it before; the cold angry stare of a brother …
The Book of Hondo 