For most of us, this was the first blessing we learned to say before a meal. For me, it was. Many Christians pause to “return thanks” before every meal. Diane and I always do. We say something more than the God is Great poem. But truthfully, to me it has been more of a ritual of just pausing to acknowledge…

I played on our high school basketball team. I believe that our 1967 Two Rivers Pirates team had the best record in school history. I was the point guard and my job was primarily to run the plays and get the ball to my teammates. I knew I could shoot, but that was not my primary role. I needed to…

When we’re driving west down Hwy 98 to turn left onto Gulf Shore Dr toward our condo in Destin, the traffic light at the corner almost always stops us. It’s one of those lights that seems to take for-ev-er to change to our green arrow. However…there is The Pop Shortcut! I can turn left into…

I woke up early on the morning of June 22, 2023. We were at our condo at the beach, so I went out on the balcony and watched the sunrise over the water. I took this photo of boats that were stopped just outside the East Pass Jetty while the experienced fishermen on board collected bait. It’s funny how…

This is my man. Colton Stock, my grandson, and I love him with all my heart. I can’t imagine anything I wouldn’t do for him, or how I could ever love him more. As far as I can tell, I love him with all of my being. Funny thing about my heart. Even though I love Colton with…