It's hard not blogging. It's been just more than eight days since my last post, and since I abhor the blogs that "apologize" for having been away so long, I'll …
It’s Been My Vicarious Pleasure
(Bloggers Note: This is the second in a three-part series about why I'm taking a break from the blog. It's pitiful I love the blog so much, I had to say goodbye …
Mile 25: Visualizing the Finish Line and vaya con dios (for now)
(Blogger's Note: This is the first in a three-part series, "vaya con dios for now" about my decision to put the blog aside for a time. It may be a week, a month …
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What Would it Look Like if…
1. Church denominations and political parties ceased to exist and everyone just came together for the common good? 2. A group of "rockstar" bloggers came …
How Do You Birth Triplet Books? One Baby at a Time: Trilology
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zw7K0C2CoY] Around the first of March each year, a good buddy of mine immerses himself in the study of what he calls …
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How to Get Blog Hits When You Sleep
"Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art. Making money is art, and working is art, and good business is the best art." ~ Andy …
Moving Right Along
I was quite surprised to see this FB post from the Las Palmas Blog Today. What a great thrill. I'm already happy just with the storage shack! Click below to …
How to Kill Blogger’s Block: Just Live Your Life, Man.
Over time, I've seen a number of bloggers, authors, etc., talk about their challenges with writer's block. It's a rare thing for me, but I have experienced it. …
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The Church in Living Color: Can Black + White = Beige?
"A social problem is one that concerns the way in which people live together in one society. A racial problem is a problem that confronts two different races, …
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The Black and White of Dark and Light: Self-Segregation in the Church of the South
(Blogger's Note: One of the things I've learned along the book publishing journey is that controversy isn't necessarily a bad thing. I've also learned it's a …
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Catfishin’
The bait. Catfish say "yummy." Landing the first one. There he is, up close and personal. See Sophie's expression? She really loves this. My famous behind …
It’s Really Happening. Just Got the News!
Reposted from LatitudeOne. It's Really Happening. Just Got the News!. …
Jack Hill: The Final Sign-off for a Local News Legend
At the national level there was Cronkite, Brinkley, Jennings, Huntley and so many more. At the local level in Northeast Arkansas, there was Jack Hill. Most …
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Another Sneak-Preview Chapter Excerpt From My Book: Light Wins.
The Satisfaction in Solstice There’s something to be said for walking the narrow path. Dana and I recently had the opportunity to make a significant check on my …
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Some Things That Used to Be
I don't get back to my hometown very often. It's Monette, Arkansas - population 1,000 and change. Old friends have scattered but a few remain. I still pass …
Change the World 2013 Blogger’s Conference: A Follow-Up on Shifting the Paradigm
(Blogger's Note: To see the original post about this conference gathering of like-minded individuals see http://wp.me/p2bjEC-oF and I encourage you to repost if …
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Change the World 2013 Blogger’s Summit
"Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~ Margaret Mead *** This is an idea in …
A Few More Favorites From Our 2,100-Minute Speed Vacation
How to Write Copy That Kills: Part 5: Pursue
“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way.” ~ Booker T. Washington The PURSUIT of the goal of excellent writing is publishing. I can share 90 …
How to Write Copy That Kills: Part 4: Write
(Bloggers Note: This is the fourth in a series of six posts: How to Write Copy That Kills. Today’s post is the fourth element: Writing.) *** I recall the first …