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Generic Apology
Some people have misconstrued statements I made in past blogs as denigrating hillbillies. It was never my intention to offend hillbillies or imply that they are less educated, less diligent, or less intelligent than other people. I sincerely apologize for offending hillbillies, some of whom I count as dear friends and close relatives. I also…
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Father of Waters
As I was driving Belinda and Nelly to church this Mother’s Day, we crossed the Mississippi River, and Belinda remarked that the water was high. Nelly wanted to know how the river could flood when there was nothing to keep the water from flowing downriver. “Where does the water come from?” I asked. “God?” she…
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Walking Backwards
A Parable I saw the devil in a desolate land walking backwards as fast as he could. He was making good time looking intently behind. “Why do you walk like that?” I asked. “So I can see the mistakes I’ve made and the pitfalls I’ve avoided,” he said. “I am what all my past choices…
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