Category Archives: Country

August 5, 1930 – August 25, 2012

Posted on August 26, 2012 by

It was five days from my sixteenth birthday at 9:56pm CT when Neil Armstrong spoke the immortal words that’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. The date was July 20, 1969 and those words were heard live … Continue reading →

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Independence Day Declaration of Gratitude

Posted on July 4, 2012 by

Each year, the United States celebrates its decision to declare independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. ”Independence Day” established the United States of America as a new country.  Until 1776, the U.S. was a collection of colonies and territories … Continue reading →

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If You Are Able

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

Flags are flapping in an Oklahoma breeze out front of many houses in my neighborhood today. As I drove by a cemetery this morning small versions of the Stars and Stripes seemed to cover the landscape.  It’s Memorial Day when we remember and … Continue reading →

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A Man Who Tried to Live Well

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

Today is not just another day, it is the third Monday of January, 2012 and a holiday when the birth of an American iconic figure is celebrated.  If Martin Luther King, Jr. were still living he would have been eight-three … Continue reading →

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My Prayers for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

Tomorrow is the nationally sanctioned American holiday for thanks; for gratitude.  Beyond the Thanksgiving holiday, the family gathering, the food and the plenty it is thankfulness for all the goodness in my life I want to express my humble gratefulness for.  … Continue reading →

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Soldier’s Prayer

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

My intent it not to honor war or the politics that often fester their eruption.  My purpose here is not to talk of what is right to do about foreign tyrants or those that carry out evil against their countrymen. … Continue reading →

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Gratitude: The Cure for Dissatisfaction

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

Why are so many of us unhappy? Why are mental health problems growing so rapidly? According to the Surgeon General 1 in 5 American adults AND children are affected by a mental disorder during each year! WHY?!?! The following comes … Continue reading →

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Memphis: Elvis, the Blues and BBQ

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

As I sit here this morning in a hotel suite in Memphis, I can hear my friend Sam showering in a bathroom down the hall.  Our accommodations are very comfortable with two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, full kitchen, three … Continue reading →

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~ 235th Anniversary of Our Declaration of Independence ~ 4th of July, 2011

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and … Continue reading →

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Red’s Explanation

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

Business took me to Baltimore the last few days for a company meeting.  Last night we were treated to an Orioles baseball game on a beautiful spring night.  When the featured singer began to sing the national anthem, I stood … Continue reading →

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