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1. Take naps. I didn’t until recently and it caused me more pain than I should have had because I stood on my feet for hours at a time, walked and hardly ever sat. This caused my muscles to tighten … Continue reading →

Congratulations. You followed the plan, did the work and now you’re about to receive that sacred piece of paper that shows it. I know everyone here today to support you is proud. But I hope you are proud of yourself, … Continue reading →

I don’t have any pull when it comes to the Time Person of the Year, but if I did, I’d nominate our pets. Yes I know, I can name lots of people who are equally deserving (if I were to … Continue reading →

When I was in college, I wanted to become an editorial cartoonist. I had drawn cartoons while in high school and when I hit the campus of the University of Tennessee, I started trying to figure out how to become … Continue reading →

I am fairly awkward when I meet famous people. I usually don’t know what to say and what I say comes out wrong. Not sure why that is — it just is. Recently, I met Archie and Olivia Manning, who … Continue reading →

Amy and I have been taking care of some deferred maintenance on our home. I look at myself in the mirror and think, “I need to take care of deferred maintenance on myself.” I walk around like a question mark … Continue reading →

July 1, 2020 I remember piling into the little room under the stadium at halftime. We’d be behind and felt like every eye on the home side was glaring at us. We sat down, tired, sweaty and dirty, waiting for … Continue reading →

Judging by my Facebook feed, most of us are going through the five stages of grief because of this damn virus: Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. I know I am. I have flirted with anger, felt depression’s hot breath … Continue reading →