“Have We Met?”

Lately, it has occurred to me that my life revolves around meetings. That’s probably true for most of us, but it’s especially true for me. I’ve belonged to a wide variety of organizations, most of whom believe getting together is … Read the rest

“Weather or Not!”

     I had a recurring dream when I was a young boy. In that dream, I sat in our 1930s vintage beach house at Gulf Shores. The cottage was on the island’s west end, about 1.6 miles from what is now … Read the rest

“Hot on the Trail!”

September 10, 2024   I’ve been following the stories of a friend of mine as he hikes the northern part of the Appalachian Trail. Craig King was my predecessor as president of the Alabama Jaycees back in the 1980s. He attempted … Read the rest

“Between the Sun & the Moon!”

 The transition has begun!     No, not that transition!  In 2016, my wife and I moved into a loft on Dauphin Street in Downtown Mobile. Our previous home had a pool, five bathrooms, and almost five-thousand square feet of living space. … Read the rest

“Eyes On the Ball!”

 I know football season is on everyone’s minds right now. The college version is my favorite. So, please forgive me if I wander into another area of sportsdom today.      Last Wednesday, my almost six-year-old granddaughter had tee-ball tryouts … Read the rest