If you watch a lot of news reports, especially since many stories air over and over again at noon, 5:00, 5:30, 6:00 and 11:00, you may soon come to believe that the world is in terrible trouble. Violence, crime and tragedies permeate everywhere you look. How many of you have asked, “What is the world […]
Writing is a constant companion to me. It has been since my early days in school. Perhaps it is something in the genetic make up passed along similarly as in my more well-known cousins whose works have inspired the world – Mark Twain, Agatha Christie, Robert Louis Stevenson, Emily Dickinson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, T.S. Eliot, and […]
My brother asked me, ‘Are you living in the past?’ I often do find myself lingering within my memories. As time passes, I think it is easy to place more emphasis on what has gone by in your life than what is ahead. That is probably especially so for someone who spends a great deal […]
When I find myself frustrated with the things that come my way, there are always two places I go. First, I go to the word of God; secondly, I go to God’s gift to the world — comedy. God must have a sense of humor; just look at all the great things he gives us […]
Freedom of movement is an opportunity many Americans take for granted. If you have the money, you can travel by bus or train to points around the continent and via plane or ship overseas. A personal car or truck is also a blessing to those who may have the means of purchase, upkeep, gas and […]
Randall Franks The Road to Nashville International Bluegrass Music Museum Legend and America’s Old Time Country Music Hall of Famer Randall Franks , hosts a documentary “Road to Nashville” taped live in Nashville in 2015. Franks returned to his Grand Ole Opry roots on its radio home of Nashville’s WSM to share an appearance on The […]
One is the sum of all that creates what you are – genes, heritage, education, experience, wisdom, history, and view. Though I come from meager Appalachian beginnings – God fearing parents and grandparents who worked and dreamed for better for their children. God has opened doors for me beyond my wildest dreams. Within my genes […]
It flew by me so fast I didn’t see it. It was certainly a surprise that the wind would carry something so fast. But the actuality is that wind is simply a reflection of what we all see with each passing day as we walk in front of the looking glass. One day, we are […]
When one least expects it, darkness can crawl into our souls and infect our hopes and dreams. That darkness may take many forms: the sharp words of others; the doubt within our minds; the shortcomings of our own existence; our failures both real or simply perceived. Any of these and so much more can push […]
A new year brings the promise of starting over. Many folks see it as a point to make a resolution to complete or change things in their life. Perhaps coming out of the Christmas season gives them hope to make their lives better. In reality, each new day brings us the chance to improve our […]
