Thirty years ago this week, I was blessed to become the father of a sweet little girl. Over the years Mary has grown into a beautiful young woman and wife. She and her husband now live near Dallas, Texas and we don’t get to see them nearly as often as…
Anyone who follows me on Facebook knows how much I like corny humor. Many of the memes I share include puns or slightly twisted cartoons. In the midst of life’s seriousness and struggles, laughter is vital to maintaining some sense of sanity. One cartoon I shared a while back featured…
The Shenandoah Valley has some of the most scenic roads anywhere. What a treat it is to enjoy this natural beauty on routine commutes and errands. Too often, however, we get accustomed to the beauty and take it for granted. Some items that occasionally mar this setting are junk cars.…
As I write this column, Russian troops are bearing down on the capital of Ukraine as well as other cities throughout that country. Just last night I watched as doctors failed to revive a little girl about the same age as my granddaughter. The images and stories coming out of…