“That which we once thought lost a full fathom five, shall one day Resurrect and be very much alive.”
“Don’t go. I swore I would never go back there,” came the voice of my friend Jay Smith on a trans-Atlantic Skype call. “I’ve been in over sixty countries. I’ve been all over Africa. I lived there, and I’ve never felt unsafe the way I did in that country. There is something Read more…
Colin Kaepernick, the mediocre NFL quarterback turned activist, is in the news again. And it is for all of the wrong reasons. In a rare display of American patriotism, Nike was preparing to release a Fourth of July Special Edition Air Max 1 Quick Strike tennis shoe featuring the Betsy Read more…
The absence of signage made finding it a challenge. It was a steamy-hot summer day on Okinawa. Leaving the comfortable air conditioning of the taxi, my sunglasses immediately fogged-up. As a native of the American South, I am used to heat and humidity, but this was something different. Half an Read more…
Larry discusses border walls, Trump, AOC, and the Trump-is-Hitler narrative
Larry discusses border walls, Trump, AOC, and the Trump-is-Hitler narrative LISTEN NOW
Anglican Bishop Jwan Zhumbes of Bukuru, Nigeria, is an important man to the people of his diocese. More than simply a giver of sermons, he is spiritual father, leader, organizer, defender, provider, and giver of hope to a persecuted people. He is, in short, a great man. A few years Read more…
The name of Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, means “muddy junction” or “muddy confluence” of two rivers, the Gombak and Klang. That name serves as a nice metaphor for Malaysia itself as it is a confluence – a clash, really – of cultures. Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European influences are visible Read more…
In an earlier installment, I gave a brief introduction to Duck River Ranch. Not only is it our home, it is a place of natural beauty, peace, and possibilities. Now it is time to introduce you to the cast of characters who populate our 43 acres. I recognize that we Read more…
Remember when Hank Williams Jr. was fired from his Monday Night Football gig when he compared then President Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler? This led Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood to sing “You can’t compare the president to Hitler!” in their opening to the 2011 Country Music Awards. Apparently, Brad Read more…
Below are some of the comments and questions we have received in one form or another. Whenever names of senders are used, their names and any identifying details have been changed to maintain anonymity. Comments Loved your article on fathers and sons, Larry. Would like to have shared a beer Read more…