There are inhabitants of this planet who arise daily with a plan. They adhere rigidly to said plan and never, ever, deviate from the course they plotted. Any outside happenstance that derails the plan tends to throw planners into a complete tailspin often to the point that no semblance of the plan can be recovered. […]
In the past at some point, I can’t recall exactly how long ago, I decided to separate my change as I emptied my pockets, cleaned my vehicle, took clothes from the dryer, or wherever I picked up a coin or two. Then, as I accumulated some, I would count it and roll it. I’d like […]
If there is one truth in which a hat can be hung, it is that things just don’t always turn out with typical expected results. I find this to be especially true as it applies to the written word. I’m not making any value judgments regarding the ability of folks to comprehend the written word, […]
He Maketh No Mistake by A. M. Overton My Father’s way may twist and turn, My heart may throb and ache, But in my soul, I’m glad I know, He maketh no mistake. My cherished plans may go astray, My hopes may fade away, But still I’ll trust my Lord to lead For He doth […]
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for visiting my site. This is something that I feel is long past due. I sincerely hope that you gain something from your time reading my words. I enjoy writing these essays and it helps to know that I have an audience out there. I am […]
*** Note: There were some reports earlier of readers having trouble with the link below when viewing on a cell phone. I apologize for the inconvenience. The problem appears to be resolved, but if it is not, you can always use the following link to “Exit TO HOME,” and look up the first Chief Fan […]
Prerequisite: Before reading farther, you will appreciate this work more if you first go to the following link and listen to a song. Listen only once don’t jump the gun and Google the lyrics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EqzTiDc-1k&list=RDMM3EqzTiDc-1k&start_radio=1 *** understand that in the 1960s, almost always, a “live” TV performance was lip-synced to the actual recording that […]
During pensive moments, often, the overwhelming urge arises to try to glance at the scoreboard. An ineffectual act to be sure, yet I think it is part of the DNA that makes up my DNA. From one day to the next, I wonder about the score, and more importantly, consider the clock, knowing fully that […]
“Tis the season,” that’s what they say! The time of the year to be Jolly, I believe is how it goes. The time to look back and reflect. Time to evaluate, to be thankful, and time to remember all of the good things that came our way over the last three hundred and some odd […]
I was driving home tonight alone in the dark. Void of the lights of town, a bright and mostly full moon shown above, and absolutely NOTHING was to be found on the radio. This is nothing new. To me, radio as a music delivery system is less than a generation now from being a thing […]