Answering the Phone In rural southwestern Kentucky, down by the rivers and near between them, we have a saying, “When Jesus calls, we answer.” Forty-four years ago, around this time, I was privileged to meet my future mother-in-law. Betty Miller. We had much in common. She liked me, and I liked her. We are both […]

Jim Knipe, Tybee Island, Ga. – I sure do miss this old buzzard. He was the best of the best of my adopted Dads. As written to me by my adopted Father, Jim Knipe, on 12 January 1996 Darryl, This guy (Mike Royko) has always given me a chuckle. A liberal, “blue collar,” philosopher with […]

All About My Dog Belle The new bookstore sits between a quick loan company and the best Chinese buffet in the small southern town of 2,380 people. I recommend the hot and sour soup with crisp fried noodles. I know it is the most okay buffet because I eat there when I wish to splurge. […]

In the past few decades, society and those raising kids, managing businesses, and going about their everyday affairs have forgotten or were not taught my mother and aunt’s universal lessons. Be compassionate and kind at all times. Aunt Anzie and Mom (Miss Polly) raised me on the outskirts of Princeton in a WWII two bed […]

“Let us make one point, that we meet each other with a smile when it is difficult to smile. Smile at each other, make time for each other in your family.”― Mother Teresa

Recently my wife expressed concern that I didn’t join her and her family for the Miller Thanksgiving, a tradition I have passed on for many years. It genuinely bothers here and yet I have my reasons. I reminded her why a quiet Thanksgiving at a Waffle House, or alone reading a book and eating a […]