MOVIES Lonesome Dove (technically a mini-series) Castaway The Way The Big Year The Right Stuff SONGS Hotel California (the acoustic version on …
A Few Top Fives
MOVIES Lonesome Dove (technically a mini-series) Castaway The Way The Big Year The Right Stuff SONGS Hotel California (the acoustic version on …
To the Candidates for Arkansas’ Disgraced State Senate Seat
So several of you are thinking about, or say you are in the running for the Arkansas State Senate District 21 seat. Contrary to many media headlines, it's not, …
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Jesse Jackson: Jonesboro Man’s Death Shrouded in Mystery
Story and Photos by Steve Watkins JONESBORO, AR - Rev. Jesse Jackson led a prayer vigil and peaceful march to the Jonesboro Police Department on Wednesday, …
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We Know It’s Hot. Thank You for Not Telling Us How Hot it Is.
"You have delighted us long enough." ~ Jane Austen *** As the outside temperature bumped 103°, Sara Sullivan had listened to just about enough of the …
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Un-Learning Church – The Inverted Steeple Approach
One of my first recollections of church is a Southern Baptist cliché. I think I was 5 years old, so the year would have been 1971. An aunt was babysitting me …
Three of My Favorites from the Ecuadorian Adventure
Let’s Pray About It (or just do nothing)
Keenly aware of his own shortcomings, Jack still liked to think of himself as a decent enough man. Complex by nature and misunderstood by most, Jack walked …
The Holy Spirit: Our Bastard Stepchild?
"It is better for you that I go away. If I do not go away, the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, will not come to you. If I go away, I will send Him to you." ~ John …
Blogging Outside Your Comfort Zone: 7 Tips
(Blogger's Note: If you're a blogger or writer, I'd love to hear your own experiences about writing outside your comfort zone. Please share away!) Traditional …
Here in Arkansas – It’s the Perfect Storm
I have some 20 years experience in the news media - writing, editing, publishing, and as much as I love sports, I've never written a single sports story. Today …
Happy Transparent Birthday, Dana.
Happy 39th birthday, my sweet love. What would I do without you? 39 Reasons I Love You... You make me smile and laugh. Despite my quirks and faults, you …
One Click…
You wouldn't expect a 45-year-old guy from Arkansas to be the most techno-savvy knife in the drawer. And that would be right. I've always been a late adopter, …