March is probably the craziest month of the year. There are many reasons why. 1. It came in like a lion. 2. American soldier and politician Sam Houston (1793-1863) was born on the 2nd in Virginia. He later served as Congressman and Governor of Tennessee. In 1832, he became commander of the Texas army in the War for Texas Independence, defeating the larger Mexican army … Continue reading March Madness
Technology is nothing. What’s important is that you have a faith in people, that they’re basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they’ll do wonderful things with them. –Steve Jobs My two granddaughters, Papa and I walked out of IHOP on Sunday morning. 5-year-old Breezy was carrying her iPad, an iPhone and a flip phone. I thought she looked adorable with her … Continue reading Super Techno Mini-Kids
“In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.” Albert Camus Static electricity Dry skin Cold, red, runny noses Eating too much Not wanting to get outta bed in the morning Not wanting to get in the tub Not wanting to get out of the tub Not wanting to get in the shower Not wanting to get out … Continue reading Stuff I hate about Winter
“Authors like cats because they are such quiet, lovable, wise creatures, and cats like authors for the same reasons.” Robertson Davies About ten years ago during one Christmas break I ran to my car on a cold winter afternoon to get something I’d left there. On my way back down the side walk I spotted a black and white cat in the bushes under the … Continue reading The Cat Whisperer
Father Time is not always a hard parent, and, though he tarries for none of his children, often lays his hand lightly upon those who have used him well; making them old men and women inexorably enough, but leaving their hearts and spirits young and in full vigour. With such people the grey head is but the impression of the old fellow’s hand in giving … Continue reading A Special Birthday Rainbow
Well we said what happens in car six stays in car six. And that has been almost wholly true…until now. It happened to me, so I’m telling it. After you read about it, you will wonder why I decided to reveal this particular event. And even as I sit here at 2:34 a.m. deciding whether to push the ‘publish’ button, I wonder whether I should, … Continue reading Car Six
A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you. — Bob Proctor The man who hired me for my first job in higher education died this week. And I cried. He was more like a dad to me in some ways than he was a boss; but, he was the person … Continue reading My first higher ed job
Recently some of us from work went to a ceremony at a college across the way. It’s a small branch campus of THE major university in the state. There are a lot of colleges and universities in this state, but it’s THE one. You know the kind of university I’m talking about. Just about every state has one. On the way back to work one … Continue reading The wrong alma mater
If a man hasn’t discovered something he will die for, he isn’t fit to live. Martin Luthur King, Jr. We have lived in our house 14 years almost to the day now. I have only just discovered that I live three miles from the site of the only Civil War battle that occurred in the county where I live. It was a victory for the … Continue reading The Battle at Brown’s Mill
Memories, imagination, old sentiments, and associations are more readily reached through the sense of smell than through any other channel. – Oliver Wendell Holmes (1841-1935) We’ve long known that smell can trigger memories from yesteryear and with it strong emotion, because, well because we’ve experienced it. The brain research is relatively young. And of course it is confirming what we already know. The brain responds stronger, … Continue reading Sense of smell often triggers memories
Tower of Twins 