A little history. ——— "What did you just say?" I collected my thoughts as best I could. They were young. I wasn't. Maybe I heard it...
In 2015’s "Of Goats & Governors" — a book furnished by a Wise Old Tree known to many Alabamians as Mr. Flowers — an oldfangled joke...
Years ago, one of my professors told me about a “Gilligan’s Island test” that helps discern if actions are moral or immoral. Legend...
I don’t know about ya’ll but we had an amazing time with family during the Christmas season! Charlene and I had kids and grandkids...
My first time ever in downtown Mobile was to take part in the MoonPie drop on New Year’s Eve- this year. My husband’s proposal that...
When the Alabama Association of School Boards withdrew from the National School Boards Association (NSBA), they made the decision to...
Be honest – this seemed inevitable, didn’t it? Alabama vs. Georgia, for the national championship? Since the Southeastern Conference...
One of the most popular blogs I have written was posted on December 29, 2017. Since we have added so many new readers in the past four...
In the Old Testament, the Nation of Israel was conquered by Assyria because of hundreds of years of unrepentant idolatry. Its neighbor...
As of 2020, millennials make up over a third of the workforce, the largest represented age demographic. As my generation grew up, we...
As 2021 comes to a close, many Alabamians are reflecting on the year that was, making resolutions, and thinking about what 2022 may...
The Apostle Paul is certainly one of the best-known figures in the Bible. The letters he wrote thousands of years ago remain insightful...
How cute, right? Um, not so fast. I'm not in the picture. Instead, I'm seated to the left of Emmy, who is holding the baby, eating...
In this age of narrative wars, the 1976 Sidney Lumet classic film Network is still worth the price of streaming. From memorable scenes...
Over the last few weeks, a number of fond childhood memories have resurrected from my past; simple memories such as snuggling under...
There’s an old saying that “heavy is the head that wears the crown.” It speaks to the fact that leadership bears the burden of responsibility...
In Mathew 11:29, Jesus gives us a surprising description of himself. He says, “. . . I am gentle and humble of heart.” The God of the...
One of the true joys of Christmas – at least for me – has always been spending time with family. When my own children were little,...
Biden just announced that he’s extending the student debt moratorium until May 1st. It was set to end on Feb 1st, but he’s extended...
The future of America rests on the shoulders of those who cherish our Founding Principles ─ free speech, religious liberty, the idea...
No one can argue that Richard Shelby has not been committed to serving the State of Alabama. When our senior Senator officially leaves...
Have you ever left a vigorous discussion, stumbling over your words only to have your best thoughts show up as you walked away? Or,...
Last week, Congress cleared a bill to raise the federal debt limit by $2.5 trillion, increasing the new statutory limit to more than...
“Embrace hypocrisy.” That was the message delivered by the late Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist William Raspberry over 25 years ago...
NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan (do I really need to explain who he is?) was never one to get involved in politics. Once asked to...
I have a confession to make: I’m a voice texter. Does that make me old? I don’t know. I do think that generations younger than me can...
Economic freedom is the freedom to buy and sell in markets and use our skills, talents, and property as we choose. Economic freedom...