Unity today reminded me to be grateful for those who inspired me. And all though I could go back to my early junior high school days and begin this appreciation, today, I shall go back to two people with whom I engaged in the early 1980s. During this era, and thanks to one of these […]

Sister Mary, as I recall, was from Baltimore, and when I left the school where I did my student teaching, she gave me a “gift” she made. It was a seashell, lacquered to protect it from the elements. The shell was milky white, flecks of orange and yellow, small enough to carry in any pocket. […]

As I have matured as a person and professional, I have come to appreciate, respect and even grow fond of those professionals and colleagues, who hold opinions contrary to my own. I believe this is part of the maturation process that, too often, many people resist as it maybe human nature to seek out and […]

Luzianne Coffee with Chicory Aunt Anzie’s Chicory and “Coffee Cake” and Murray State University Mary Hopkins was singing Those Were The Days My Friend at 06:00 hours on Monday, September 2, 1968, in room 404 White Hall at Murray State University. I got dressed and ran two miles in a light misty rain before showering […]

From the Back of Eddy Creek on Lake Barkley — Now and then you do get to see something that makes you smile and tear up. Take a minute and read this story and watch this You Tube. And thanks to all the young men who participated – you will never forget this one moment […]

Tybee Island, Ga. — I am well aware that I have work to do. In fact, I can see it piled up on my desk here. It is the time of year when I have to pay attention to running the business, balancing the accounts, figuring out how I will make everything work despite slow […]

1976 From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek on Lake Barkley — Someone usually asks me about this time of the year: “Why do you shave your head?” “Are you taking chemo?” “Or, geez you are going bald aren’t you?” Well, the explanation as to why this time of the year I have […]

1976 From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek on Lake Barkley — Someone usually asks me about this time of the year: “Why do you shave your head?” “Are you taking chemo?” “Or, geez you are going bald aren’t you?” Well, the explanation as to why this time of the year I have […]