CJ Woods III’s Story Archive

Cooking With Dad

January 14, 2016 | by CJ Woods III

I struck my fork five times against the rim of a pot, trying to dislodge grains of rice. The sound rang through my granddaughter’s sleep, and she rose and popped into the kitchen, rubbing her eyes. I asked her why she was awake so early, and she said, “I thought … Read More

My Kid

January 7, 2016 | by CJ Woods III

I listened in wonder as a young man explained to me the workings of Apple’s iPad Air 2. The young man knew that I was fervid admirer of Apple products and that my MacBook Pro laptop computer was on its last, wobbling legs. He interviewed me to determine the ways … Read More

Faith

December 24, 2015 | by CJ Woods III

Faith n. 1. A confident belief in the truth, value or trustworthiness of a person, idea or thing. 2. Belief that does not rest on logical proof, or material evidence. I was having difficulty sleeping one night, and as my mind searched for the pause button, it skipped across the … Read More

My Animals

December 17, 2015 | by CJ Woods III

“Dad, you need to get a cat,” Lisa said. I laughed at my daughter: “When I spend a month at your house, who is supposed to take care of the cat?” I think Lisa said that because of her concern for me. I live alone, and she worries that I … Read More

A Belief in Human Dignity

December 10, 2015 | by CJ Woods III

A man met me as I exited the convenient store. He asked for my help — a ride — saying that his truck had “broke down.” I shook my head and told him, “No.” As I drove away, I watched the man cross the street and enter a parking lot. … Read More