Category Archives: Blog

Nationally, 5% of students who take the ACT get a 30 or higher. Five percent. Yesterday, I had the honor of witnessing 115 Madison Central High School students walk across the stage and be recognized for being in that 5%. … Continue reading →

For the past few years, my phone has gone off at least once a day with crisis about my parents’ health. Today, it sits next to me silent. Being 400 miles away, there were some days I felt helpless. (Have … Continue reading →

Don Rickles lived a long and fruitful life. Let me repeat that last sentence with emphasis: Don Rickles LIVED a long and fruitful life. The caustic comedian had another side to him when the cameras were off. He was a … Continue reading →

Last night, the last 100 yards before my subdivision entrance was like driving through a petting zoo. First there were four does standing on the side of the road munching on grass. I used the Jedi Mind Trick on them … Continue reading →

When I was a kid, I had food allergies out the…um, ear. I couldn’t eat chocolate, drink orange juice, drink whole milk — being a kid sucked. Then one day, I grew out of them. Hallelujah, pass the Hersheys. Then … Continue reading →

Andy Andrews is one of the funniest people I’ve met (well, I’ve met him via an interview and some e-mail conversations). He’s also one the most observant people I’ve come across as well. Andy is an author, speaker and stand-up … Continue reading →

My son recently spent a little time down at the Mississippi Capitol. He and his older brother are politically aware (wonder how that happened) and I enjoy their views on the world. One morning, while we were driving to the … Continue reading →