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  • Dealing with the Aftermath

    I’ve always had a hard time with January. At this point in the year, Christmas is done and gone, the decorations from the festive time tucked away in their boxes and properly stored until the

  • The Thanksgiving Challenge

    Today is Thanksgiving, the day when we gather around the table with family and friends, delve into turkey or ham or whatever meal you choose, and talk. Many meals will begin with a blessing, and so

  • What I’ve Learned from Bill Engvall

    I’m a fan of Dancing with the Stars.  No, it’s not a guilty pleasure.  I’m not ashamed to say that I am.  Matter of fact, I’m proud to say that I am.  Why?  Maybe becau

  • The Longest Walk

    Today, we had a fire drill at work.  The Archdale Building has sixteen floors, one of those being the basement and another the ground floor.  My office is on the eighth.  When that alarm went of

  • Off the Road to Damascus

    If you go camping with the Haynies, one of three things is certain:  (1) it will rain at some point during the day, more especially, your hike ( deep sigh); (2) it will rain when you are taking d