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

Harry Potter Publishing Phenomenon is Truly Magical

Posted 12/4/2025

Magic is a label that has been slapped throughout the ages onto events that people couldn’t explain or didn’t try to explain.  Such is the case for the magic that Harry Potter practices in the fantasy fiction book series that bears his name.  While Harry, a young wizard, was waving his wand, the books about…Read More

Snow and Ice Wreak Havoc in my Hometown

Posted 2/13/2025

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