The Escape

The Escape

The Escape “Boys will be boys.” Unknown When I was about nineteen, I was over at my cousin Stephen’s house one Friday night, hanging out with him, my cousin Johnny, my future best man, Scott, and a few of our other friends. As usual, we were...
The Love of My Life

The Love of My Life

The Love of My Life “The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion.” Paulo Coelho When I was a teenager, I loved The Allman Brothers Band. So, when I heard they were playing the Greek years later, I rushed out and got a couple of tickets. I figured I would...
Thank You, Stephen

Thank You, Stephen

Thank You, Stephen “It is noble to teach oneself, but still nobler to teach others — and less trouble.” Mark Twain I was standing up to my waist in the bushes, in the dark, outside of our house one night, and under my breath, I thanked my cousin Stephen....
Mike’s Cab Service

Mike’s Cab Service

Mike’s Cab Service “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” A.A. Milne This photo means a lot to me, and not just because I am related to nearly everyone in the picture. Most of these kids are my cousins, and that’s...
Daily Blessings

Daily Blessings

Daily Blessings “A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds.” Proverbs 31:10 I think we may have hidden cameras in our pantry. Years ago, I was on a phone call in my home office and got a text from my wife. Not unusual. She is out with...