2 CENTS WORTH

Haven't the sunrises been pretty this week, I haven't watched the sunsets like I usually do.

Faces & Places

“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” ~John Bunyan Is it just me, or does it seem everything is becoming a hugely politicized issue?

A Post-Pandemic Rural Mindset

Eventually, our country will get past the COVID—19 pandemic. Vaccines, herd immunity, and therapeutics will help us move forward with some semblance of normalcy. To be sure, certain things will never be “the same,” particularly for those who lost loved ones to this awful virus.

EVERYBODY DOESN'T THINK LIKE I DO

I have come to realize that I grew up in a perceived time of innocence. In my growing up years in Waco, I pulled my wagon around to houses in the neighborhood, collecting old worn out pots, pans and anything else made of any type of metal that might be used in the war effort.

A step back a few decades with my friend Rob ...

Our dear friends, Rob and Tracey Shirk from Waterloo, Iowa were passing through our area on Thursday and came to visit. The following day at breakfast, Rob walked in carrying what appeared to be a big magazine. As he sat at the table, I realized it was a road atlas of the USA ...

CHECK YOUR MIRRORS

Amanda Gorman, the National Youth Poet Laureate, recited her poem in Sunday’s Super Bowl pre-game activities. With these verses, she recognized three individuals who stood on the field prior to the coin toss: a veteran, a teacher, and a nurse.

Chorus of the Captains

Today we honor our three captains for their actions and impact in a time of uncertainty and need. They have taken the lead, exceeding all expectations and limitations, uplifting their communities and nation as leaders, healers, and educators.

2 CENTS WORTH

Here comes Santa Clause, Merry Christmas to all of you, may you next year be better than this one has been. It's a pretty day in Aspermont this morning, Joe and I will walk about 10:00, and again this evening about 3:00.

Faces & Places

“It has been demonstrated that morons and high-grade imbeciles make most excellent cannon fodder.

O Holy Night

Author’s note: this essay was published on Christmas week in 2019 and is one of the most popular essays I’ve ever written. I felt called to share it again on this Christmas week and I hope the lyrics touch you as deeply as they continue to touch me. “O holy night! The stars are brightly shining.