Becoming a Grandfather

Let me tell you a story; well, I don’t know why it would be called a story since it’s the truth. So let me tell you a truth. When our daughter was born, not only being the first-born to Barbara and I, but also the first-born grandchild to my parents, things were...

The Dreaded COVID-15

That’s right 15! The first time I heard this expression was from my son, Chris, one Sunday night while he was doing his Sunday night bible study broadcast from Peachtree City Church of Christ in Peachtree City, GA.  As best I can remember, he defined it as the...

Little Pleasures

Yesterday afternoon, Barbara and I went to the nail salon. And yes, this one is a salon. This is something we started about a year ago.  Now, I’m a man’s man; but normally on the last Saturday of the month, together — as a couple — we would go get our toes done....

Music Speaks

Today’s point to ponder is a quote from Hans Christian Anderson: “Where words fail music speaks”. Five simple words, yet so powerful in meaning.  In times of stress or extreme emotions, first pray. Then find a calming piece of music to concentrate on, allowing it...

One Man’s Opinion

I’m tired of hiding from this virus; and I’m even beginning to question if we ever should have.   Let’s face whatever comes. Yes, some may get sick and yes, some may die. But that’s life, that’s risk, that’s living life. Everyone has to die; I’d rather my death...

Hair Cut

Here I sit. Waiting, waiting to get my hair cut for the first time since the STAY AT HOME Directive was issued. And no, it’s not a Salon. It’s a Barbershop. And while they do stylist stuff here, the door still says Barbershop – red and white striped pole and...