Tag: writing
-
THE ATTRITION PROTOCOL
In a gripping narrative, Ellis Vane, a retired engineer, receives encrypted files from his late friend Aiman Reza, revealing a system involving financial signaling rather than cash movement behind a significant corporate collapse. As he uncovers a pattern indicating systemic manipulation, Ellis faces attempts to silence him, ultimately finding a way to share his findings…
-
Happy 88th birthday, Grammy Frances
Remembering Grammy Frances A Celebration of Frances Wayne Doggett Smith September 19, 1938 – May 3, 2002 On September 19, 2026, we remember and celebrate Frances Wayne Doggett Smith, known lovingly by her grandchildren as “Grammy Frances.” Had she been with us today, Frances would have celebrated her 88th birthday. Her birthday is an opportunity…
-
THE IMPOSSIBLE ARITHMETIC
John Hargrove reflects on the profound loss of his son, Joshua, and how it shaped his life and work. His efforts to build systems for protection stem from grief and a desire to prevent loss. Despite his accomplishments, he realizes he cannot engineer against death, acknowledging a need for acceptance and faith in a greater…
-
No Crash, No Burn
The Tuesday Voicemail · Mid-June 2002 A Chapter in the Story of Joshua Blake Hargrove I. The Message There is a voicemail I keep. He left it on a Tuesday in the middle of June 2002. He was on a mission trip. He had arrived wherever he had arrived. He called home to tell his…
-
A Good Story for Monday
Walter, a man who valued ordinary days, encounters a boy named Micah struggling with a broken bicycle. After helping him, Walter reflects on the importance of small acts of kindness. His perception shifts, revealing that ordinary moments can carry deep significance and that love and grace often come through life’s interruptions.
-
The Radio Link and the Soul: What Forty-Seven Years in Rural Infrastructure Have Taught Me About Work, Technology, Life, and Faith
I remember standing out at a metering station back in 2007, somewhere off a caliche road you wouldn’t find unless you already knew where you were going. East Texas co-op site. Quiet place. The kind where you can hear the wind before you see it. That radio link we were depending on had been put…
-
The Radio Link and the Soul: What Forty-Seven Years in Rural Infrastructure Have Taught Me About Work, Technology, Life, and Faith
The author reflects on the challenges faced in maintaining outdated technology in rural systems, emphasizing the emotional burden it brings. Despite operational constraints, they advocate for shared responsibilities and spiritual integration as solutions. They stress the importance of resting, mourning changes, and recognizing that meaning extends beyond technical reliability and is rooted in faith and…
-
Echoes
The author reflects on poignant memories, termed “echoes,” from his life that resonate deeply over time. These include moments with his father by the Neches River, playful interactions with his son Joshua, and precious family snapshots. Such echoes emerge from love in ordinary circumstances, reminding us of what truly matters.
