Slow is the New Excruciating

July 10, 2014 Joey Cope 0

Let’s face it. I’m not an exercise fanatic. I don’t do CrossFit. I don’t run, walk, or crawl long distances. Shucks, I don’t even stand up straight most of the time. But I am fairly active. And when I’m not traveling, I make a valiant effort to hit the gym [read more]

The Brotherhood of Fatherhood

June 15, 2014 Joey Cope 2

We all like to belong. It doesn’t matter if you’re male or female, old or young, rich or poor. Skin color doesn’t matter. Nationality doesn’t matter. Political ideals are inconsequential. Every single one of us wants to fit in. For boys and men, we want a brotherhood. We loved being [read more]

Praying with the Dog

March 31, 2014 Joey Cope 8

I’m just a risk-taking sort of guy. At least, that’s my thought as I begin this post. I’m writing from Seat 11-A of Flight 232. Outside my window, what appears to be ants are making their way back and forth. Really, they are ants, because word from the cockpit is [read more]

For The Love Of . . .

March 6, 2014 Joey Cope 2

I was in a hurry, but I stole a glance in the mirror. Mud was spattered all down the sleeve of my parka. The dirt on my slacks was more troublesome. I’d have to make a decision . . . clean or change. I didn’t need this. I didn’t have [read more]

The Crossroad

May 23, 2013 Joey Cope 0

Every day, multiple times a day, I come to a crossroad. Tomorrow is the three year anniversary of one of those chance crossroad experiences. About 1 p.m. on May 24, 2010, I was a few blocks from my house and headed to the downtown post office. Something happened. I’ve written [read more]