I try so very hard. I pray so very hard. I soul search. I analyze. If I have no outside good or bad thoughts, I’m fine. I can control my thoughts and my actions. But I can’t control my thoughts and actions when I have to deal with outside influences. And outside influences come at you … [Read more…]
We all need our mother at times, don’t we? When life treats you and beats you up, you need your mama in your corner. Sometimes she’s not right there, is she? It doesn’t matter how old you are, there are days when you need someone to lean on, someone to take your side. And having … [Read more…]
Years ago Jimmy got with a couple of buddies and they decided they were going to cure country hams. They each put down two hams. They actually bought a whole hog each, got it processed with the hams, pork chops and sausage. They were so very excited about it. And before they went through the … [Read more…]
Have you ever been in a situation where you just can’t shut your mouth? Have you ever been in a situation where you tell yourself to shut up? Have you known that if you keep talking you’re going to get yourself in so much trouble? I do it all the time. I recently read an … [Read more…]
One of my first outings when I moved to western Kentucky was that I drove up to the lake near Aurora, Kentucky. They had an arts and crafts festival in the fall. One of the exhibits they had was cooking sorghum. I watched for a while. I might have even bought some sorghum. I’m sure I … [Read more…]
“Self-talk reflects your innermost feelings.” Asa Don Brown Say your prayers. I had never been hypnotized. But when my daughter turned 21 she made me take her Las Vegas with a friend. We had a really good time. While I had been there a couple of years before I found that the spa at Caesar’s … [Read more…]
Several years ago I went to the funeral of one of the matriarchs of Fancy Farm. Someone made this comment about her speaking to us with her life and I thought that was one of the best compliments anyone could be given. I went to the funeral of another matriarch in our community today. She … [Read more…]
If Fr. Darrell was here right now he would say “How’s Your Lent Going?” And I would tell him today that my Lent is going great! Okay, I haven’t been great at reducing carbs but I have quit playing computer games and other than today I have eliminated sweets from my diet. But one of … [Read more…]
Have you ever wondered why in the world you are the way you are. Are there some underlying reasons why you are the way you are. Are you like your parents? Of course you are. Aside from the obvious of genetics, your parents are your first teachers. You watch every move they make. You mimic … [Read more…]
I can remember when I was young I was described as being carefree. I would love to get back to that lifestyle. Nothing bothered me then. I think things didn’t bother me because I didn’t know they were going on. I was oblivious to things going on around me. Sometimes that was and is good. … [Read more…]