How a Cajun Mama’s Wisdom and Noah’s Big Boat Reminded Me What Really Matters — Well now, folks, I just got back from a little adventure up north to visit Debbie’s family, and let me tell you, sometimes the good Lord has a way of teaching you lessons when you least expect it. Furthermore, I […]
Faith That Moves Mountains (And Sometimes Even Us Stubborn Southerners) Read More »
There’s something about that moment that “Eight Seconds of Glory” when the chute gate swings open that’ll teach you more about life than a year’s worth of Sunday sermons. Not that I’m knocking preachers, mind you. But when a 2,000-pound beast with horns like railroad spikes and a disposition meaner than a wet cat decides
Rodeo Revelations: Lessons in Grit, Grace, and Eight Seconds of Glory Read More »
Hey my ol’ friend, I hope you’re sippin’ on somethin’ cool and enjoyin’ the sunshine wherever you are! Let me pull up a chair on this virtual back porch again. Appreciate you throwin’ another log on the fire of this conversation. You’re makin’ me think, which ain’t always comfortable but usually leads to somethin’ good.
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A Response to my Friend Eric. Hope this message finds you in high spirits, my friend! You’ve raised some mighty fine questions, and I appreciate the chance to “hash” ‘em out over a good ol’ fashioned virtual back-porch chat. Now, let me grab my sweet tea, and we’ll dive right in. What Schools Need
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Posted April 20, 2025 – Mornin’, y’all! As I sit here sippin’ my coffee, this Easter morning finds me sittin’ here, countin’ my blessings, and feelin’ downright grateful for the gift of Faith. Momma always said faith was like good soil, and she sure did plant that seed deep in me, takin’ me to church
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Well, heaven’s got ‘em a good one now. My old friend Fred Harget left us yesterday, and if there’s any justice in the hereafter, Saint Peter’s already handed him a rod and reel and pointed him toward the best fishing hole up yonder. Back in the ‘70s, there wasn’t a man alive who loved casting
To Fred – Till we meet again, partner. Tight lines. Read More »
Posted February 27, 2025 – A Thought from the Heart of Dixie Hey there, friends! I’ve been tossing around some thoughts lately—thank you, late-night TV! You know, this whole idea of “pre-hating” someone, particularly when it comes to figures like Trump, got me to pondering. Seems like we’re living in a world where folks are
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Posted February 15, 2025 – Dear Heavenly Father, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and spirits lifted by Your love. As we say in the South, “Thank ya, Lord!” for all the blessings You’ve showered upon us. We’re reminded of Your promise in Philippians 4:6, “Do not be anxious about anything, but
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Woke up at 4:30 this morning with Dixie on my mind and a heaviness in my heart. I couldn’t shake the thought of our beloved Dixieland, and the heritage that’s bein’ erased right before our eyes. I’m talkin’ about the South, y’all. The land of cotton, where the tea is sweet and the people are
Posted January 16, 2025 – Good mornin’, y’all! “Well, bless my soul! Sometimes life’s like a slow roll down the mighty Mississippi, smooth as a well-used river rock. Other times, it’s a whitewater rapid, raging and unpredictable. But y’all, whether we’re fishin’ or just plain floatin’, we need to trust Ol’ Man River knows what
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