Etchings and Renewal

The scent of sanded pine fills the air. Fine dust rises in small, gritty clouds as I tackle refinishing my family’s farm table. My desire of refreshing and renewing the surface of the table was slowly changing from getting rid of the marks to wishing to keep some. As...

“Hello, My Name Is…”

Have you ever looked up the meaning of your name? As you know, words have power. I think names have even more power than we give them credit for. I like to listen to Christian radio as I’m driving around, running errands. (It helps me if I’m singing along...

Meet “Sammi”

Sammi tries to forget her past. The future is hard for her to get excited about. She is stopped in her tracks every time she thinks about who she once was. What she needs is a chance, an opportunity to prove that she is not the same anymore. But Sammi has a criminal...

Unconditional Love

When I see a movie that was filmed in a location that I have visited, it’s exciting to recognize something familiar. I connect to that certain street, or a recognizable landscape, or a memorable meal at a restaurant. With a smile, I think, “Hey, I’ve been there!” I...

At the Table: Coffee with Chuck Gatewood

Editor’s Note: This article is the seventh in a series written by the members of Omega Espresso Bar’s Board of Directors. Each one will be answering questions or sharing why he or she is committed to playing a vital role in Omega’s story as it...
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