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It was the great Lao Tzu  who said, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”  It can be stated in a million different ways, but it is true. It is a matter of getting started.   Beginning. I

The ones who know us. How many people, actually, truly, know us?  In my case, not many. Well. Maybe more than I think.  I mean, I spatter my innermost thoughts all over these internet pages on a daily basis.  You

I grew up on the Great Plains.  Oklahoma. Well. Sort of. You see, I did not watch the Country Music Awards last night.  Truth be told, I typically don’t watch any of the “Awards” shows, like the Oscars, or the

I still have a lot of growing to do.  In so many ways. First, let’s get the obvious out of the way.  Our body’s are in a constant state of rejuvenation.  The cells in our bodies, come and go.  They

The grocery store.   I go there a lot.  Not just for the heck of it…. like taking a trip to Opryland.  No.   I buy a lot of groceries.  Specifically, I go through more produce items than most of the general

We walk among giants.  We do.  When I am in the midst of those spectacular people, I feel humbled.  I feel gladness, and joy too.  I meet those giants frequently. We have had the good fortune of knowing these champions

I wonder a lot of things.  Tonight, I am wondering if people in the United States are, for the most part, happy where they live. Tonight, Mary & I were talking about certain things we miss about living in Charleston,

Tonight, Mary’s son’s boys came over.  Ages…. Ten.  Seven.  There is a lot of energy in a ten year old. There is even more energy in a seven year old. We studied floor plans, discussed mud, and had long conversations

I recently attended a birthday party. For a ten-year-old.  Specifically, for Mary’s son’s son.  The party was your typical deal for a kid.  Lots of other kids running around.  Tacos.  Cake.  Presents. Life at ten.  I can’t recall much about

We need another study.  There aren’t quite enough studies in the world these days.  Like the most recent study concerning the prevalence of sarcasm in middle-aged white women.    Yes… there is always someone studying something. So…the news out today is