So many of you have been so kind to inquire about me and how I am coping with the loss of my best friend and constant companion of 14-years. Well, when I received the following and watched it my heart was at ease finally. A true story. Enjoy. A remarkable phone call from a 12 […]

From my friend and colleague Lynn Beckman MEET ME IN THE STAIRWELL You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news on September 11, 2001. Neither will I. I was on the 110th floor in a smoke-filled room with a man who called his wife to say ‘good-bye.’I held his […]

From my friend and colleague Lynn Beckman MEET ME IN THE STAIRWELL You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news on September 11, 2001. Neither will I. I was on the 110th floor in a smoke-filled room with a man who called his wife to say ‘good-bye.’I held his […]

A Lady Named Irena Sendler There recently was the death of a 98-year-old lady named Irena Sendler. During WWII, Irena, got permission to work in the Warsaw Ghetto, as a Plumbing/Sewer specialist.She had an ulterior motive…She KNEW what the Nazi’s plans were for the Jews, (being German). Irena smuggled infants out in the bottom of […]

A Lady Named Irena Sendler There recently was the death of a 98-year-old lady named Irena Sendler. During WWII, Irena, got permission to work in the Warsaw Ghetto, as a Plumbing/Sewer specialist.She had an ulterior motive…She KNEW what the Nazi’s plans were for the Jews, (being German). Irena smuggled infants out in the bottom of […]

The following story has circulated over the Internet for years. Yet each time I read it I am reminded of the powerful lesson it conveys. Just as Jesus Christ and Buddha told parables to explain morality so do such stories that come either from a real incident or the mind of those who would wish […]

The time has come. I must cut bait or fish. I will be the first to tell you that Senator John McCain does not represent my conservative views, however, no one since President Ronald Reagan has. He will get my vote this year but I will no longer send any money to the Republicans or […]

The time has come. I must cut bait or fish. I will be the first to tell you that Senator John McCain does not represent my conservative views, however, no one since President Ronald Reagan has. He will get my vote this year but I will no longer send any money to the Republicans or […]

Indian story An Indian walks into a cafe with a shotgunin one hand pulling a male buffalo with the other.He says to the waiter: ‘Want coffee.’ The waiter says, ‘Sure, Chief. Coming right up.’ He gets the Indian a tall mug of coffee. The Indian drinks the coffee down in one gulp,turns and blasts the […]

In contemplating what the future of this once great country of ours is, it came to me this morning we are headed back to the days of Jimmy Carter, with sweaters, unemployment, inflation and stupidity! If the American public is truly stupid enough to elect Barrak Hussein Obama our president then they should be stupid […]

In contemplating what the future of this once great country of ours is, it came to me this morning we are headed back to the days of Jimmy Carter, with sweaters, unemployment, inflation and stupidity! If the American public is truly stupid enough to elect Barrak Hussein Obama our president then they should be stupid […]

Many of you have asked and here are the answers: 1) We had Stimpy cremated; 2) We have designed a “memorial garden” for the old man — he always found the “sweetest and softest spot” in any of Kay’s flower beds so it was just fitting to do the same for him; 3) the garden […]

Many of you have asked and here are the answers: 1) We had Stimpy cremated; 2) We have designed a “memorial garden” for the old man — he always found the “sweetest and softest spot” in any of Kay’s flower beds so it was just fitting to do the same for him; 3) the garden […]

CHILTON, WISC. BEST WESTERN HOTEL — Another week of work on the road. Life at Lake Barkley continues to be wet and muddy and this has delayed the final cleanup of our lake property. The boys are all doing well. Kay tells me that little Bit and Max went to the groomers yesterday and Stimpy […]

FROM THE BACK OF EDDY CREEK ON LAKE BARKLEY — Today, Christians around the world believe that Jesus Christ rose bodily from his tomb and walked once again among his followers. It is all about belief and faith. The following story shared with me by Lynn Beckman, a dear friend and former student of mine […]

FROM THE BACK OF EDDY CREEK ON LAKE BARKLEY — Today, Christians around the world believe that Jesus Christ rose bodily from his tomb and walked once again among his followers. It is all about belief and faith. The following story shared with me by Lynn Beckman, a dear friend and former student of mine […]

SPRING DAY ON EDDY CREEK — Today you would think that spring is about to spring here on the Lake, however, rain is headed our way again. From my friend Lynn in St. Louis all the reasons why I love dogs … thanks Lynn. If you want someone who will eat whatever you put in […]

FROM THE BACK OF A FLOODED EDDY CREEK ON LAKE BARKLEY — Folks the drought is over in Kentucky and I expect elsewhere yet the “scientists” out there supporting global warming, the coming ice age, and anything you eat will kill you theories will most likely tell you differently. For the first time since we […]

FROM THE BACK OF EDDY CREEK ON LAKE BARKLEY — I will not apologize. For those of you that know me, you know I am a patriot. I believe that is one of the things missing from many of our citizens today. I would lay down my life for my wife, my family, my dogs […]

On The Back of Lake Barkley — The storms have moved through here this evening. They even disrupted Yoga class in Princeton when the brick facade fell off the building next door to the Yoga studio. Everyone is fine but the storms persist. We are keeping a close watch. The temps here today approached 60 […]