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I got mad about a situation today. Very mad. It’s one that I did nothing to bring about, but is really hurting my family.  I had two choices: I could have stayed mad or done something about it.  I chose … Continue reading →

My fortune cookie read, “The rainbow’s treasure will soon belong to you.”  To which my wife replied, “That means we’re getting another box of Lucky Charms.”

I used to lie on the couch, staring at the red lights of my parent’s Christmas tree. I’d breath in the Scotch pine’s scent while taking in the moment. I dreamed of what was in the packages beneath it. Oh, … Continue reading →

Mississippian Patrick House lost a ton of weight and gained even more respect this year.  House, who is 28 and lives in Vicksburg, won the NBC reality series “Biggest Loser” last night. It’s the show where overweight contestants compete to … Continue reading →

Jackson, Miss (AP) –– Like the brutally cold weather? “Get used to it,” said Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour during an emergency press conference at the chilly Mississippi State Capitol. “We can’t afford to heat the state anymore. It’s a budget … Continue reading →

It’s 5:00 a.m. and I’m looking at our dark Christmas tree. There are no presents under it because Banjo the dog will pee on them.  It’s a hazard of having an old, farty dog. But there will be a few … Continue reading →

Went seeking Christmas cheer at Sam’s today. And, just to make the whole experience warmer and happier, I brought along the whole family.  Yes, I know — you’re thinking “Why would you be so stupid as to bring your three … Continue reading →