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My blogs are usually inspired by some random encounter, event, or experience, but this one was kindled by one of my son’s creative expressions from an earlier period that hangs over my desk. Sean is one of those unique humans gifted with a talent that goes beyond description. To fully appreciate his work it must […]

A few days ago, my wife and I hunkered down and waited for hurricane Helene to pass buy. The original reports said that because of the size of the hurricane it would be directly over our home in central Florida. Instead of turning east toward us it drifted to the northwest, passing over the Florida

Last week I posted a note about Hurricane Helene that passed by us limiting the damage in our area. Unfortunately, it continued north with devastating results. My wife, Roberta was raised, in Black Mountain and she was informed that her hometown no longer exists as she knew it. Today, while I’m writing this note, the

The stomach is the most useful and powerful organ in your body. You can pour boiling coffee into it and it will cool the coffee. You can force frozen ice cream into it and it will warm it instantly. Almost any substance or bacteria can be broken down within its acidic chambers. Three-fourths of it

One day a hunter looking for game came upon the apostle John sitting along the Sea of Galilee fishing. He thought that such a mighty man of God must be catching fish to feed the needs of others. Passing by the next day, he saw that John was still sitting in the same spot fishing.

It’s Great to Be One of The King’s Kids! Ever have one of those days that you get so engrossed in what you’re doing, that the world stopped rotating and you didn’t notice? I am having such a day. I spent four hours at my computer and didn’t look at my watch until 12:40 PM,

When I was a little boy, around kindergarten age, I lived with my grandparents. Once a week, my grandfather would sit me on the couch, give me a donut and a glass of milk, turn on the radio and leave me alone for about fifteen minutes as he retrieved my grandmother from the Catholic church

I ran into an old classmate, and although he had aged, he really hadn’t changed all that much. Our conversation consisted of the usual small talk, How are you doing? How’s the family? and What have you been up to? His answer to the last question surprised me and was the incentive for four cups

Dear Friend, Damaged boats, homes, and cars stack up like cordwood along the shore from Miami to St. Pete. Hundreds of boats from small fishing vessels to million-dollar yachts were once firmly anchored just offshore. When Hurricane Ian struck in October 2022, their anchors proved to not be secure enough. I once owned a 25’

Dear Friend, Let me begin by wishing you a truly happy and prosperous New Year. It is my prayer that 2023 is filled with every blessing, that all your desires come to pass, and that it will be a year that will not be wasted. I was reading a letter this morning that was sent