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A friend like an oxpecker

I received an email from what appeared to be a high-ranking official in Houston County’s judicial system. It was someone I had emailed back and forth with on more than one occasion, so it didn’t appear conspicuous.

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Never Ever Give Up

True competitors do not take losing lightly.

Water and Cold Weather are Free Fat Burners!

Cold water, cold weather, cold showers, and cold plunge’s effect on the metabolism is intriguing to me.

2026 GARDENING DO’S AND DON’TS

This week, as in past years, I would like to share some useful do’s and don’ts of gardening that, hopefully, will help us in this effort.

“The Problems with Proof-texting”

I know what this makes me sound like when I say it … but let me say it anyway; and then explain why I feel this way. I cringe every time I see a college athlete with “Philippians 4:13” painted on their face.

I Remember Mama ©

“Mama” was a weekly CBS TV series when we seniors were kids (from July 1949 to March 1957) and I remember like it was yesterday.

When bad days come, take the plunge

“It’s going to be one of those days.” How many times have we said that?

Your Fat Burning Environment

Our calorie sources, activities, and environment that we keep ourselves surrounded with will not only shape us mentally and physically but will also shape our health and next generation of body cells as well. 

Encounter with a Guardian Angel

A relative of mine told me of an encounter he had with an angel.

Vintage View Masters

My sister and I used to spend hours looking at our view master reels back in the day.

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