Alaska. The name has always had some kind of hold on me. When I was a boy I can remember looking at pictures of snow-covered mountains and glaciers and polar bears and endless forests—always thinking that this was somewhere I should see. I thought that the ‘Last Frontier’ sounded like the place for a young … Continue reading Some Places Call Your Name
When in Rome ... We can all finish that statement. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. I have never been to Rome, so I can not personally verify the claim. But it makes a good bit of sense in one way. We are products of where we find ourselves. Our location goes … Continue reading You Are Where You Are
I have always had a fascination with planning. For as long as I can remember I have made plans for what I wanted the future to look like. I have tried to envision the future in various sized blocks—what do I want to accomplish this week; what I do I want to achieve this year; … Continue reading Focus!
On my birthday this year I had to go in to renew my driver’s license. I was turning 60 and the state of Tennessee decided that I needed to check in physically rather than just mail it in. An appearance was mandated. A trip to the DMV will reveal something about our character. Do … Continue reading Danger at the DMV
I am the youngest of four children. One of the advantages of being the youngest is that you already have older siblings ready to help take care of you. As the youngest you get the chance to be both the object of affection and jealousy all at the same time; you get built-in baby sitters … Continue reading Time to Speak Up
So what is your goal in life? I’ve often said that my goal is to live long enough to become a character. A character is one of those people who seems to stand out as an individual, often in some unusual or unique ways. Characters are often a tad eccentric; they march to the beat … Continue reading Character in the Making
Character in the Making 