When I worked at DuPont, occasionally we would experience cyclical  work slow downs. Often during these times, management would ask for volunteers, for voluntary layoffs. I always immediately jump on these “opportunities”…

I went to a short lecture on grafting fruit trees today. Very delightful fella and his wife hosted. I can’t help but  reminisce about my Great Grandfather on the drive back. I…

I am getting my CWP soon, ( concealed weapons permit).  I do not feel a need to carry a weapon and honestly under South Carolina law , I do not need one. …

Nearly twenty years ago, I had become seriously overweight and was constantly sick with one ailment or another. Working in a public K–12 school system, I caught every virus or “crud” that…

We always went out on the full moons. Just something to celebrate when there may not be anything else to celebrate.. Americans really do not have enough holidays. I like following the…

I grew up in the Baptist Church. Southern Baptist at that, on my own volition at 13 years of age I walked up front of the Church  to be Baptized and saved….

I seem to be stuck on listening to the Grateful Dead lately. There is a song called Morning Dew that the Grateful Dead cover. I use this song as my morning alarm….

I am 70 years old, grew up in the era of the Grateful Dead. I did not have any interest whatsoever in listening their music on purpose back then. Lately it’s just…

It is stressful times , Religion keeps faith for the spirit, but calm for the physical in this moment of the 21st century is more miss than hit. Medicated psychologists are not…

In medieval England, a most unusual performer named Roland le Petour (Roland the Farter) earned his place in history through an extraordinary talent. His signature act involved performing a synchronized jump, whistle,…