Monthly Archives: October 2011

Roots and branches

Fall’s cool breath blew across the mighty oak. Its colorful leaves now covered the Hill’s sacred ground with a warm, brown blanket.  Jimmy Barnfield listened as his steps crunched toward the oak.  Thomas Wolfe said you can’t go home again. … Continue reading

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CARTOON: The debate on debates

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Wednesday Free-For-All

Good morning! What’s up?

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The Lucky Slot Machine

Casinos are designed to rob their patrons of all sense of time.  No windows. No clocks. It’s same noisy, smoke-filled environment 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. In the corner sat a broken … Continue reading

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Tuesday Free-For-All

Survived my speaking and driving yesterday. Did my show in Hattiesburg (actually in Oak Grove).  Drove back via Summit to Seminary to get back to 49. A very pretty backroad drive. Got home at 8, picked up my son from … Continue reading

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Monday Prayer

Allow me to take a trip outside of my comfort zone to the land of new opportunities.

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Monday Free-For-All

About to head to Biloxi for a speech. How are you?

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Going home: A Smoky Mountain Tale

Fall greeted all five of the man’s senses. The air was (finally) cool to the touch. He could taste the sweet apples from the local orchard. He could hear the crunch of the fallen leaves under his feet. He could … Continue reading

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Sunday Free-For-All

Good morning! Have a great Sunday and enjoy the wonderful weather!

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University of Tennessee’s Ayres Hall Pen & Ink

Original pencil rough draft.

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