Sometimes, it’s about people, and sometimes it’s about places. After almost eight years and more than 8,300 rides as an Uber driver, I’ve revisited my life journey hundreds of times. I’ve spent most of my time here on Earth in … Read the rest
We all do it, don’t we? Each one of us believes we’re experts on something. I know a few people who think they’re experts on everything. I’m pretty sure I’ve landed between the something and the everything category at one … Read the rest
(Well, I’m caught between mourning the Vanderbilt loss and preparing for the 53rd Annual Little Sisters of the Poor Lawn Party. So, I hope you enjoy one of my golden oldies!) It’s late on a Friday night. Friday nights are … Read the rest
I realized last week, when I wrote about my meeting experiences, I had only touched the surface. I may have to write a book to chronicle my favorite stories. As I said, I may be one of the few humans … Read the rest
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
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
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
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
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