Happy 250th Birthday, America

Posted 7/4/2026

 he sights, sounds, smell, and feel of the holiday are unmistakable.  The colors red, white and blue adorn houses, mailboxes, clothes, and even paper plates.  The aroma of cookout food from the neighbors or perhaps even your own home is sometimes in the air.  The occasional pop of randomly set firecrackers in the neighborhod…Read More

Snow and Ice Wreak Havoc in my Hometown

Posted 2/13/2026

Whether it be a sports championship, a trip to the Moon, or a major holiday, the rarer the event, the more awe, excitement, and appreciation it creates.  Weather involving frozen precipitation is an example of this.  In metro Birmingham, Alabama where I am a native and lifelong resident, there is snow, sleet, and freezing rain,…Read More

What Really Defines a Hero?

Posted 4/30/2026

Professional athletes are not heroes.  This statement of mine seems harsh.  Why?  Because when I say it, it sounds like I don’t appreciate their immense talent or that I don’t think that some star athletes are also great people.  Neither is true.  I am happy when my favorite ball player scores to win the game…Read More