Coffee, Nectar of the Gods
There is an old joke that God created the heavens and the earth out of necessity but that when he …
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Burning Leaves
When I think about fall, the first thing I think about are the leaves and how they change. Even …
Summer Heat and Sesame Street
Summer is in full swing here in Georgia, living up to its reputation of heat, humidity and “air you can …
The First Dozen Years
Twelve years ago today I became a father and while our lives are often marked by turning points and moments …
The Purple Revolution
My first week as a 50-year-old hasn’t been the best. I started the week concerned about a local historic building …
Rolling Over
Well the day has finally arrived and I have rolled over the half century mark this morning at 12:06 AM …
Feeding the Monster
“The Devil is having the time of his life”. These were the words I heard someone say on the radio …
Achieving Greatness
Greatness is a part of who we are and who we always have been. It was forged in the fires …
Thank You, Harper Lee
Harper Lee has left us today and the light of the literary world has grown just a bit dimmer in …
The Growing Rift in America
As one who typically writes creative nonfiction, using my platform to discuss things other than that genre of writing is …
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