Injustices The expression, “there is nothing new under the sun”, has been around for a long time. Every time I think or say, “I’ve seen it all now”, I live to find that is simply not true. As Yogi Berra said many times, “It’s déjà vu all over again”, and he is right. Who would question that great […]
Things Change Relationships…run the gamut. Family, personal, professional, business, some formal, others informal, you name it. When we were growing up in Tennessee in the country and then in a small town during the 1930’s and 40’s, people sat outside, mainly due to pre-air conditioning. And many homes had large front porches, even wraparound porches. […]
Spiritual pandemic Pandemics…start out with complete absence of the impact it will have on society, with no inkling of a cure. They all last for varying periods of time, with some really never going away completely. Fear, caution, and a search for a vaccine begin to dominate humanity. We are living through one now, seemingly […]
A time to remember Memorial Day… is more than a picnic. It is a time to remember. A time to be grateful, a time to make a resolve to honor what has gone on before us through our dedication to our God and our nation. Over 250 years ago, God led a band of faithful […]
Symbolism Magnolias…are a Southern tradition. I always think of Mississippi since it is their State Tree. We have three smaller ones along a fence line in our backyard. We planted them some fifteen years ago and now they are mature and full of blossoms at this time of year. They may be the most magnificent […]
Powerful voices Voices…range from soprano to bass in the world of music. I can’t sing well, so they have yet to identify my level. In church, I fall back on ‘making a joyful noise’. And rely on God’s grace. Speaking voices are all over the board. From soft to loud and in between. Some people […]
Unique creatures Woodpeckers…are a unique bird to say the least. So many species. There are eight in North Texas. Recently, a redheaded woodpecker decided to form his nest in our oak tree out back. For about three weeks, every time I went out I could hear the rat-tat-tat of his beak drilling a hole in […]
The important of ancestors Generations… can be defined in several ways. One would be a body of living beings constituting a single step in the line of descent from an ancestor; or a group of individuals born and living contemporaneously. So many people trace back their family tree for decades, even centuries. My wife, Joanne, […]
Questions I have two questions for you. Seems like an easy enough exam. But each question counts 50% so you can’t miss one and pass. Doesn’t seem fair, but I am making the rules. Our granddaughter, Annie, is taking two final exams Monday and Tuesday this week. She is in nursing school in Arkansas and […]
Whose lens are you looking through? An interesting question, don’t you think? Some are more powerful than others. When you go out on a clear night and look at the stars or moon with the naked eye, you see limited detail. It’s beautiful and amazing, but there is more to see. You could grab your […]