Published inServedVeterans Voting for TrumpI want to understand, but I really just don’tSep 178Sep 178
Published inThe Daily CuppaThis old watch. (#2)As I paused to wind Papaw’s watch today, I listened to Five for Fighting’s new song “Can One Man Save the World?” Dedicated to Ukrainian…Mar 18, 20222Mar 18, 20222
Published inThe Daily CuppaThis old watch. (#1)My grandfather’s watch is nearing 100 years old. He carried it in his pocket daily. Now, as he did, I wind it every morning.Feb 25, 20222Feb 25, 20222
Published inThe Daily CuppaMemories and things I learned from Dad. (#13)Dad asked if I would help him complete his absentee ballot for the 2016 presidential election. I quickly learned that he wanted me to tell…Feb 18, 20222Feb 18, 20222
Published inThe Daily CuppaMemories and things I learned from Dad. (#12)It was Wednesday, July 8, 1981. I would be leaving for Air Force basic training in two days. I spent the day with Mom and decided to mow…Feb 11, 2022Feb 11, 2022
Published inThe Daily CuppaMemories and things I learned from Dad. (#11)Rev. Williams and Dad were close friends, and he often stopped by our house to visit. I thought the world of him and always listened in on…Feb 4, 20222Feb 4, 20222
Published inThe Daily CuppaMemories and things I learned from Dad. (#10)Around 1975, there were rumors of a vegetable thief in our community, and Mom was convinced someone was picking her beans.Jan 28, 2022Jan 28, 2022
Published inThe Daily CuppaMemories and things I learned from Dad. (#9)Dad was drafted during the Korean conflict. While training at Fort Jackson, SC, his mom died. Local leaders petitioned for his discharge…Jan 21, 20223Jan 21, 20223
Published inThe Daily CuppaMemories and things I learned from Dad. (#8)Leaving the beach a few weeks ago, I heard a pop and felt a vibration.Jan 14, 20224Jan 14, 20224