I’m blessed with lots of good friends scattered around from North Carolina to D.C. to Dayton, OH, and especially here in Tampa. If I write them and their (or our) adventures, that will be found here.
On this weekend, when we celebrate the birth and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it would be well to remember that King dreamed of something very different for America. King dreamed of an America inspired, if not by love, then at least by justice.
Read more?We have heard a lot about “saving Christmas” during the last couple of Decembers. With people whipped into a frenzy by right wing pundits, it has become all the rage among certain branches of Christianity to protest by boycotting any retailer who makes mention of “Happy Holidays” or to sue local governments who balk at manger scenes on the town square. All this is apparently done for the purpose of reminding America of the “true meaning” of Christmas. But boycotts and lawsuits are hardly the substance of the Christmas season, as anyone with only a passing familiarity with the Gospels will no doubt attest.?
Read moreWe had a fun time here, but it sure seemed hectic.
Read moreYou may have noticed lite posting the past week. Things have been hectic. As you know, last weekend was Memorial Day, and we stayed on the run the whole weekend. Work was a bit busy this week, and then I had some other website work to do over the week.
Read moreSometimes something really wonderful happens on a day that’s otherwise pretty “blah.”
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