While shopping recently, I put money in the red kettle outside a store. The bell ringer said Merry Christmas at me as I passed. At the next store, I did not contribute since I already had, and when I walked past the bell ringer he shouted “Merry Christmas Sir” but it seemed to have a…… MORE
You never know where life will take you. And for me, it took me off of the beaten path, away from my plans, and into a tiny town last summer that I never would have visited. Until, that is – our car broke down. It was supposed to be a fun trip to Galveston then…… MORE
Right before the terrorist attacks in Paris, President Barack Obama said that ISIS had been contained and Monday at the G-20 Summit in Turkey, he admitted that the French attacks were a setback while at the same time saying the strategy the U.S. is using is correct. It’s just going to take some time. Well,…… MORE
I’m lucky enough I can have a cleaning crew clean my home every other week. But, I’m a little stressed out today because I haven’t had time to “clean” for the cleaning people. The morning before this husband and wife team come to my home, I’m usually scrambling to pick up dirty laundry from the…… MORE
Being a grandparent is one of the best jobs in the world. My wife Ceil and I have four of them, three boys and a girl. Children and grandchildren are truly a blessing, a gift, a heritage and a reward. American radio icon Paul Harvey once said “posterity is the patriotic name for grandchildren.” Being…… MORE
Business casual attire, reading a book, always here by himself….We see each other here all the time. He’s walking this way, oh crap now what? Keep your head down Nichole, you’re reading…..footsteps audibly closer…heart beating faster…..”Good morning.” Wait. Who is he talking to?…..Snap out of it Nichole!…. “Good morning.” Rob (not his real name) continues…… MORE
It may not even be Halloween yet but Christmas items are already on store shelves and many people are already shopping for the holidays. One thing that can help keep you safe is to never have anything in your car where it can be seen through the window. Even if you have an empty…… MORE
The argument over gun-control is at it’s highest level ever after 26 year old Chris Harper Mercer shot up a class at the Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, killing nine before taking his own life. He had four weapons — three handguns and one assault weapon. Also, he was a student in the class…… MORE
So, I’ve moved six times in my life and I can safely say that I hate to move. I don’t know anyone that enjoys it, but I’m a terrible mover. I can never get everything packed into several boxes and move it all in one or two trips. I am always packing loose junk into…… MORE
I never saw Willie without a smile on his face. I never heard him raise his voice in anger, only in laughter. He was a kind and gentle man with mirthful eyes. He was funny and creative with a love and talent for comedy and for creating professional quality puppets. His very existence was about…… MORE
