Birth of the Constitution is important

This week, the Constitution of the United States is 232 years old.  The Constitution is the governing document that establishes the form our federal government takes and the powers and limitations on those powers.

There are two sides to every story

I am a huge fan of The Andy Griffith Show. From Barney's mannerisms and facial expressions, to Goober, Gomer, Aunt Bea, Opie (a nickname I still use for one of my best friends to this day) and, of course, Sheriff Andy Taylor.

Beware of Friday the 13th beliefs

This is the season of Halloween and this week, we experience the first of two Friday the 13th’s in 2019.  What in the western world would make a joyous day like Friday have an unlucky context twice a year?  The technical name for fear of Friday the 13th is “Triskaidekaphobia.

Discovering my Cherokee ancestry

Everybody wants to be Cherokee. Most of the white families I knew in Mississippi claimed some degree of Native blood – usually Cherokee – and nearly always through a great-grandmother.

Vaping can have consequences

If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. JOHN 8:36 It has been said by many people that “If they can do it, you can do it as well.” This refers to your strong determination and will to stop smoking. Whatever driving force you use, use it to make your goal successful.