Archive for the ‘Death’ Category

The Lucky One

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Faith Hill sings a country song called The Lucky One.  In it she talks about the things in life that are rough – no air conditioning, not being as far along as she would like to be at age 27, not enough money for a even a bus ticket, no cable tv, but she is […]

Buford: A Man’s Best Friend

Monday, May 19th, 2008

The first time I visited I saw Buford with his master, Marshall.  They were some of the first we met there on main street in the cowboy town of Possum Trot, Tennessee.

The Beat Goes On

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

Sonny and Cher performed this hit back in the 1960s.  As they were on the rise to stardom they had some roadblocks.  Separation, divorce, going their separate ways to become successes in different fields.  Yes, as their song says, the beat went on for them and they survived. I thought of them recently.  Since I […]

Isn’t She Lovely! Part II

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008

Not long ago I told you about Ruth.  She had been in the hospital and the family had gathered around her in that frail time.  I told you how lovely she was…even in her ailing moments.  The doctors worked their magic.  Her body responded. She got better. 

What a Difference a Few Days can Make

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

Last week I went on a cruise out of Charleston with a group of eight friends. We had a great time and are already beginning to plan for another one. We were at sea for several days on the way to an island paradise, only to have to take a little side trip