Wow! It’s hard to believe. But it’s been 25 years since I recorded my first collection of Christian songs and sold those CD’s all around the country. And it all started with a song about consequences. Inspired by a talk … Read the rest
Category Archives: Rhyme and Reason
Last year I was interviewed by a fellow podcaster whose focus is on the Christian life. He sent me a list of questions he’d be asking during the podcast. And I wrote down my answers. After I was interviewed I … Read the rest
My Dad didn’t realize (he does now because he’s been in Heaven for 35 years) how deeply it hurt me when I knew I had made him mad at me. And he didn’t understand, at the time, how much I … Read the rest
Yesterday I talked about country music and how I’m a fan who’s not a fan. And today I’m gonna mention a guy whose music I like very much. Sting. I’m not a fan of his worldview, although, sometimes his lyrics … Read the rest
I’m part of a resellers Facebook group (and I hate Facebook, by the way), run by The Legendary Perry. And the subject of hoarding comes up occasionally. Because, I guess, reselling can feel like, or even turn into, hoarding…for some. … Read the rest
I’ve shared some of my stories about the beginnings of my writing journey in life. How, at first, my writing was a way to impress “the ladies.” And then I looked for any and every opportunity to drive around the … Read the rest
I don’t remember if I’ve shared this before. But this morning, while reading some creation science material, I recalled some fun times in the shallow end of the pool during those long ago summers in Kansas. Not because I couldn’t … Read the rest
It’s not what you know, but who you know. And that’s always been true. But probably not like most people in the world think about it. But if you take the sum total of what most people in the world … Read the rest
Kindness and grace are two qualities you’ll find in the best friend you’ll ever have. They’re not the only qualities, of course. But they assure you’ll sit in the most special, heavenly place. And that doesn’t interest you, then I … Read the rest
You could call me a digital pamphleteer. And I wouldn’t challenge you to a duel. Because it’s a good, although partly old-fashioned, description. Now, I should tell you I hadn’t heard of the word “pamphleteer” before I read a little … Read the rest
Nikola Tesla was an interesting guy. No doubt. And he’s represented, a lot, around here in the shadow of Pike’s Peak. Because he actually lived and worked in the Colorado Springs area for a little while. And recently I read … Read the rest
Way back in 1978, my brother and I moved back to Texas, from Kansas. Because we wanted to be close to my Dad who’d been diagnosed with terminal kidney failure. And he was told he had a couple of years … Read the rest
You might have heard of the bandwagon effect. Especially in politics. An online dictionary included this information about it: “It is often used in a mildly negative way as a criticism of those who started following such a thing simply … Read the rest
I just listened to a young, 20 year old man’s pro life (aka abolish abortion) speech he gave just a few days ago. And his exhortative, yet encouraging words, impressed me in a unique way. Because I know this guy. … Read the rest
Well, it’s December 2020. And it’s the best month of the year to end 2020 with. And not just because it’s both national egg nog month AND national impaired driving prevention month. Even that alone would make it super duper … Read the rest
Your Creative Brain Inspiration is a sneaky, little gremlin. It’s sleight of hand and fleet of foot. And if you’re not totally awake, or wearing your glasses, or in a quiet place all alone, it could dart in and out … Read the rest
Envy and greed – evil twins out to get you When I think about envy and greed, I can’t help but remember a uniquely special man. He wasn’t envious or greedy. But those evil twins ultimately killed him. And the … Read the rest
Relaxing Music – it ain’t just for sleepin’ The vast majority of the time I listen to music, these days, it’s on my iPhone using either my Apple music app or Pandora. While I do love some power-up music for … Read the rest
Walking With the Enemy I just saw a short video clip of the so-called “leaders” of China and North Korea walking down a long hallway…smiling and talking like good friends. And a couple of thoughts popped into my head immediately. … Read the rest