Monthly Archives: April 2012

Risen

The green spring grass of the hills was stained crimson.  A mourning dove flew silently over the flowering fruit trees in the orchard that were splintered and reduced to stumps. Bodies lay among the fallen apple blossoms.  The guns of … Continue reading

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The Jim and Jill Gaston Lecture Series

Last Thursday night, I had the honor of speaking at Arkansas State University – Mountain Home as part of the Jim and Jill Gaston Lecture Series. The mission of the series is to: Challenge individuals to think reason and learn. … Continue reading

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Sunday Free-For-All

Happy Easter, y’all!

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The Adventure

How do you turn a fun fishing trip into a battle for survival? Just add water. Lots of water. Lots of rushing, clear, cold water. Also, you need a rootball from an old tree.  Mix in a swift current that … Continue reading

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Saturday Free -For-All

Good morning! Come #runfromthesun today. Get your skin screened (free). Listen to music. See Inky the Clown. Run 5K or a mile. 5:30 pm downtown Jackson

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: 4/5/12

Goal Weight: 195 lbs. TODAY’S WEIGHT: 203.4 lbs. (a new low) Found a new way to increase your speed while you are running: Have the tornado sirens go off while you are halfway through your run.  There is a marked … Continue reading

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Thursday Free-For-All

Good morning. Let’s hope today is a better day.

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In memory of ParrotDad

ParrotDad passed away this evening.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to ParrotMom and her family. God be with you.

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Good things

It has been a week of change. I watched as my sister buried her beloved husband. Now I’m about to watch several talented long-time co-workers walk through the door. I’m heading to Arkansas for speaking event. And I’ll be co-hosting … Continue reading

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: 4/4/12

Goal Weight: 195 lbs Today’s Weight: 204 lbs. The alarm went off at 5:15 and I almost felt like I had slept in. Almost.  I quickly got my shower and headed to work.  No exercise for me.  But that’s OK. … Continue reading

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