(Reprinted from SEPTEMBER 3, 2017) I loved living in the city where life is fast paced and convenient.  But there were times when I wished I had slowed things down a bit just to appreciate my neighbors and my surroundings.  In our busy lives of kids, work, church and social obligations; few of us take the time to truly get to know the people who live only steps away from us. ... Read the Post

Here’s a quick story (orig. He doesn't Mince Words) I thought y’all would get a kick out of again. It's a typical conversation between Cowboy and myself- One evening after work I pulled in to the carport and I see Cowboy sitting on our front porch. We have the typical “Texas” front porch.  The kind of porch that is as long as our house, with big cedar posts and ceiling fans. Cowboy has ... Read the Post

Have you ever had the type of night that when you woke up the next morning you felt as though you just went eight rounds with Cicely Tyson? May she rest in peace. Why Cicely and not Mike Tyson? Because I'm rather fond of my ears and would like them to remain unbitten and whole. I have no idea what I dreamt of last night but I fought with the covers, Cowboy and my nightmare of a dream the ... Read the Post