[January 9, 2024] My brother Philip and I were a disagreeable duo, always creating chaos in the family household. Our mom would send us outside when things started to get out of hand. Our favorite game to play was Cowboys and Indians. Neighborhood friends would all get dressed up in our cowboy outfits, including a cowboy hat, boots,… Read More »
[January 8, 2024] It was an amazing shot. With my handmade slingshot and an eagle-eyed aim, I knocked a giant fat squirrel right out of the oak tree. The shot was one in a hundred. From where I stood, I could see the squirrel jumping limb to limb, always on the move, doing what a squirrel does. He… Read More »
[January 6, 2024] Kyle Reyes wrote about the stance law enforcement is currently taking regarding the enforcement of government “mandates.” Mandates are essentially decrees and thus outside the formal legal authority of a government agency. Mandates are not laws. He has permitted me to post his recent comments in full from his LinkedIn account (original article here). His… Read More »
[January 2, 2024] I was not yet two years old when my parents temporarily sent me to live with my grandparents. My brother Philip was just born, healthy and happy, and yet it still would not be easy for my Mom with two small kids at home, so I was sent away. My mother’s mother was smart and… Read More »
[December 30, 2023] Most of us heard about the Bible story of David and Goliath as children. Goliath was a giant who stood 9 feet tall and weighed over 500 pounds. He challenged the Israelites to fight him to determine which nation was superior. Every day for forty days, twice a day, Goliath came down into the valley… Read More »
[December 29, 2023] Larry Elder is a hero of mine. He and I are almost the same age; we grew up under similar circumstances and were, at best, average at school sports. In an article published yesterday titled Success is not Just about Skill and Talent, Larry tells the story of his superbly skilled and talented friend who… Read More »
[December 27, 2023] A statue is not so much about the past as about our future. That is the best way to understand why we build statues. This simple observation does not mean statues are not about our past. But it does mean that we build statues to bargain with the future, to help bring about a better… Read More »
[December 25, 2023] My two-year-old sister Terri spotted the little bird first and called out in the calmest voice, “Mommy, a birdie.” It was a small bird in a small nest, maybe a sparrow or finch, and was hidden within the branches of our new Christmas tree. Now, the bird was flying in a panic inside our living… Read More »
[December 24, 2023] Four years ago, a small group of men – all acquaintances – were discussing “doing something” for their community. One of these men knew and befriended a World War II veteran and his devoted daughter. The veteran was a highly decorated Army medic. After the veteran passed away, his daughter suggested to the group that… Read More »
[December 23, 2023] Ten years ago, I wrote a short article about the core values of the Salvation Army (USA). I’m a massive fan of this organization, but it is changing, and that makes me hesitate. Founded in 1865 in London by Catherine and William Booth, they sought to bring salvation to the poor, destitute, and hungry. I… Read More »