“What in the world?” That question popped into my mind at 2:00 am recently when we were awakened by our house security system making a loud and constant beeping noise. I knew I didn’t hear the sirens that sound when there’s been a breach, but I also knew it was definitely our security system. Once… Read More »
Toys and Memories
Tuesday evening Monieca and I attended her SundaySchool class Christmas Party. For one of the activities members brought a new toy that would be donated to Toys for Tots. The catch was it had to be a toy like one they had played with as a child. There were fire trucks, dolls, checkers, marbles, a… Read More »
Business Luncheon and Good News
Earlier today I spoke to well over two hundred people at our Quarterly Business Luncheon, which is one of my favorite ministries that we offer. Afterward I was able to talk with several people, including Susie Hinton, Rock Hill City Council Member for Ward 1. It was her first luncheon and I was able to… Read More »
The Familiar Red Kettle
Every time I ring the bell for the Salvation Army during the Christmas season, I’m fascinated by people’s demeanor as they pass the familiar red kettle. It was no different this past Saturday when Monieca and I, along with our friends Kim and Carl and their daughter Kayleigh, rang the bell at the JC Penney… Read More »
Black Friday and Christmas Lists
Black Friday! The busiest shopping day of the year! Crowded malls and big sales! Long lines and exhausted stores clerks. It’s become part of the American culture and I was in the middle of it this past Friday. My family had celebrated Thanksgiving at the beach. Turkey, stuffing, sweet potato casserole, pumpkin pie, and the… Read More »
Sports Fans and Church Attendees
Most of you know that I’m an avid UK fan and I often declare my allegiance to big blue. One thing that makes it a lot of fun is the fact that there are a lot of us. UK never plays a basketball game without a large contingent of fans in the arena…no matter where… Read More »
Thanksgiving Smells
I’ve gotten emails lately asking if I’ve stopped blogging. Since my last post was November 6 one could easily assume I had. The truth is I’ve just not had anything I really felt inspired to write…guess it was my own version of “writer’s block.” Whatever the reason, I’m glad you noticed and asked about it.… Read More »
I’m the Grandson of a “Yellow Dog Democrat”
My grandfather was a “yellow dog democrat.” I have childhood memories from the 1960s of him still blaming practically every problem in the country on Herbert Hoover, the Republican President at the start of the great depression. It didn’t take him long to vote: just pull the lever for a straight Democratic Party vote. The… Read More »
It’s Fun to Meet New People
“They’re not from here.” That was my first thought when I heard them speaking. I was at a local business and the individual helping me had a strong northern accent. While we were talking, a couple with a very similar accent approached and began speaking to him. In short order, I was part of the… Read More »
Weekend Highlights
Highlights from the weekend: Having Steven and Sara with us for the weekend. It’s always good to see my boy. When they lived in Rock Hill, we saw them often and had lunch together most Sundays. Really miss that since they moved to Columbia. The four of us Skyping with Jacqueline, Evan and Liam in… Read More »
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