You’ll have to excuse me if my typing on this particular blog isn’t up to my usual standard. I am writing this on a computer that isn’t really meant for this stuff, and it will be tomorrow or the next day before I can access my laptop, which is in my office. The doctors have … More Losing My Mind
Shelly and I are finally headed out of town for a couple of days. We have meant to get a weekend away for a long time, but time, obligations and money always seem to get in the way. We’re not planning anything major, just headed to the north side of Dallas, but that’s not the … More Cutting Out
We just came back last night from a family reunion in Heavener, Oklahoma. My mother’s maiden name was Haynes, and she had eight sisters and four brothers. That means a lot of cousins, aunts and uncles and other relatives for me. In addition to the Hayneses, her mother’s maiden family, the Stacys, were there, as … More Generations
I am a strong advocate for wholistic (not holistic) living. I believe that my brain works better if I put the rest of it to work as well. Not only does it make me feel good, using my muscles circulates the blood and get more blood to my brain. In addition, I find myself being … More Using Different Muscles
I’ve been around the block a few times. Maybe more than a few. My wife and I will be celebrating our 38th wedding anniversary in August. Of course, we were just babies when we got married. One of the little games we play on occasion–and I am sure we aren’t alone in this–is asking each … More Drink Deep
It’s the end of my first day of summer. I should be totally chill, relaxing, just taking life as easy as I can. Instead, I am up late with insomnia. My wife is snoring in the next room. Even the dogs are snoring in the living room with me. I am sitting in the dark … More Insomnia
I’ve been thinking about my mother. I’ve worked in one way or another for the Seventh-day Adventist Church since 1975. I’ve been a university professor, book, magazine, and newspaper editor, published author and public relations professional in that time. I am pleased to say that my words and my actions have had a positive influence … More Roots
The Great Adventure 