Happy Earth Day 2012 — Part Two
One of the most FUN aspects of living in the beautiful city of Savannah GA is enJoying the wide variety of festivals and events celebrated in the city (Savannah Music festival, Jewish Food Festival,...
View ArticleSymbolize Materialize!
I know that sounds somewhat Harry Potterish. But I NEED A SYMBOL! Let me back up. I have always found the subject of symbolism fascinating. I bet you know what they all stand for, right? No? Can’t...
View ArticleNews? Whose?
On a belated Mother’s Day visit to my folks in Atlanta earlier this week, I did something I haven’t done in years: watched an entire TV news program from start to finish. My mom is recovering from a...
View ArticleThe Twins! The Twins! They’ve Arrived! They’ve Arrived!
Last night at 9:34 and 9:35 Younger Daughter Emily finally gave birth to the much-anticipated TWINS! Welcome, Welcome. Sweet Little Ones! Mathew Anthony Olliff met the world first, weighing in at 6.1...
View ArticleBreaking News–Sir Riboclavin’s Castle!
Buddy Riboclavin (see #3 in yesterday’s Five Friday Happy Bringers) just sent more pics from his Irish holiday. And. He. Is. Staying. In. A. Castle. I just assumed he would be lodging at...
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No need for my blog. Just wear these. Filed under: Breaking News, Humor Tagged: Socks
View ArticleBreaking News – Upcoming Keynote Address!
This coming Friday (Feb. 8), I’m delivering the Keynote Address at the Student Success in Writing Conference here in Savannah at the Coastal Georgia Center downtown. (Okay, okay, maybe I’m still...
View ArticleBreaking News — Pumpkin Pooped!
For all of you faithful blog followers who are interested (anybody? please!?), my BEAUTIFUL pumpkin from last fall has finally Given up the Ghost. (Isn’t that an interesting phrase?) She has lasted...
View ArticleComing Up: Latin Fiesta!
Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church presents Latin Fiesta! Friday, May 3, 2013 – 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. All are welcome! Family Friendly! 1008 East Henry Street, the corner of Waters Ave. &...
View ArticleReblogging a Cool Photography Blog
Here’s a recent post from my friend Robert and his brand, spanking new photography blog, Robert’s Snap Spot. He uses his Ipad to take some of the neatest pictures. Click below and check it out. Weekly...
View ArticleFollow-Up on “A Father’s Love for His Son” Post
A couple of weeks ago I published a somewhat controversial post entitled “A Father’s Love for His Son” about a Methodist minister who conducted a wedding for his son … his gay son. And found himself...
View ArticleA Brief Bible Verse Memory Plan for Phil Robertson
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one for another.”...
View ArticlePhil Robertson: “Marry Little Girls”
Dear A&E: Are you still supportive of Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson? He is now advocating MEN marrying little GIRLS. That’s fine with you, A&E, right? “You got to marry these girls when they...
View ArticleBreaking News! I Love My Souper Bowl!
Souper bowls are just cool. They’re big! And for a souper bowl, you need a souper snack. Let’s go bowling!Filed under: Breaking News, Humor Tagged: Fun, Humor, Super Bowl
View ArticleHappy World Chocolate Day!
Did you KNOW that today, July 7, is World Chocolate Day? Seriously! See? From http://www.punchbowl.com: July 7, 2014 is Chocolate Day Today is a delicious reason to celebrate—it’s Chocolate Day! Did...
View ArticleBreaking News: News about News
It comes No Surprise to me (and probably many of you) that more and more studies are popping up which show that watching/listening to/reading bad news is a contributing factor to stress and depression....
View ArticleSeven Habits of Incredibly Happy People
Here’s a cool and insightful article about what makes happy folks happy. I like everything except the “embracing discomfort” part. Kidding. Sort of. Read the article here:...
View ArticleBreaking News: 99 Degrees (or Fifty Shades of Hot)
Am I getting Really Old, or is the heat Really Getting to me SEVERELY this summer? I walk outside here in Savannah, and simply wilt. Sort of like the Kardashians at the library. I mean, seriously,...
View ArticleIn Continuing Appreciation of Jimmy Carter
In my humble opinion, former President Jimmy Carter is probably the most successful former President in history. And now the Nobel prize-winning humanitarian has helped eradicate a deadly disease that...
View ArticleSaturday Evening Post: Lowering and Raising
It’s time for some flags to be LOWERED–and some flags to be RAISED. Yesterday afternoon, after the Supreme Court announcement, in an impromptu celebration in Johnson Square here in Savannah: First...
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