My granddaughter Morgan had watched the Sound of Music on television . Following that I was talking with her and the mention of Nuns came up. Morgan tells me the Nuns scared her. She was bothered by their habits. I… Continue reading

A few days ago I posted a quote from an old fella, Epictetus. He was born a slave and lived in ancient Greece. As would happen in those days, he wound being a Stoic philosopher. His teachings were written down… Continue reading

So I’m reading some news and learn that a Nativity scene was ordered removed from a military installation because a complaint was filed. An organization calling itself the Military Religious Freedom Foundation acts on behalf of any military member filing… Continue reading

Just about one year ago I wrote a blog about a particular church. This church was The Cow Marsh Primitive Baptist Church, also known as The Church at Mount Moriah. A very old wooden structure that sat back off the… Continue reading

With fame and popularity comes certain things. You lose a measure of your privacy. You become a source of constant curiosity. Your every word and action is scrutinized. It is a large price to pay. I can appreciate that. I… Continue reading

I have often thought how satisfying life must have been back in the old days. In the days when a man had to forage for food or grow his own. When the majority of things he had, he made with… Continue reading

Growing up I lived on a dead end dirt road. Literally. The road was a dead end and it was dirt. Our house was the first one on the right. It sat on a small rise of land. The front… Continue reading

In all things there should be a balance. Too much or too little is not a good thing. Lately, I have had it pointed out to me, that perhaps I am in the process of establishing some of that balance… Continue reading

I like stuff ! I like having choices. Variety is the spice of life. These statements are true for me. With that thought in mind I wonder why I get a sad feeling while at the Walmart or mall ?… Continue reading

I was thinking we have reached a time in our history when we no longer should emphasize our differences in regard to race. I attend meetings where, variously, I hear about the minorities and special programs and such for them.… Continue reading