Big Church Is Big Business

I heard someone talking yesterday about how this pastor and his church owned half a city block and had a membership of more than five thousand people.  By "Big City" standards, that's small but by my little country church standards, it's...

The Concept of Separate Bathrooms

I have some simple advice.  And since I've been married twice and freely admit to my mistakes, you can take it for what it's worth.  I can safely say that even though both marriages ended in divorce, I learned a lot during those relationships. ...

My First Fight

Second grade.  His name was Marvin.  He was in first grade but he was my age.  He either failed or was held back or started late.  And no, I don't remember who won.Actually, Marvin wasn't my first fight.  I've got studio-made...
Alone In A Movie Theater

Alone In A Movie Theater

You know what’s great about a weekday matinee movie?  Not only is it cheaper but every once in a while, you can get the whole place to yourself.It’s not much different from being at home.  Except for the gum stuck to the chair.  And the overpriced food. ...

America The Slob

It disgusts me.  The litter I see on the side of the road.  Potato chip bags, aluminum cans, candy wrappers.  You name it, Americans throw it out their car windows instead of simply dropping it into a trash can.Not only is it infuriating to me, it's...

Salmon Treats Anyone?

It was many years ago on a Christmas Eve that my Aunt Pat did something none of us have ever let her forget.  On a dare, she ate a cat treat, one of those little soft chewy ones that come in the resealable foil Ziploc packs.  I think it was salmon...