Ok, I’m a sap, I admit it. I can’t help it. A really good movie or tv show can put a lump in my throat pretty quickly. I tell my wife I’m in touch with my feelings because we watch a lot of the Lifetime channel. But in reality it’s always been this way. I’m thinking it is genetic. I …

In November, 2008, Pam and I took a trip to Scottsdale, AZ. Neither of us had ever been that far west and it was a great chance to see a wonderful part of the country we had never seen. Pam is on the board of Wesley House and when the opportunity to go to a conference for boardmembers came her …

I’ve been a member of The Downtown Optimist Club for over 15 years now. During that time, I’ve served as an officer in almost every position. I’ve helped raise money to support Youth programs in and around Meridian, MS and Lauderdale County. And I’ve listened to speakers come and request money for all kinds of projects, programs, events, and activities. …

I’ve always heard that “if you enjoy your work, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Well, I enjoy what I do, in fact, I love my job. Helping people with their computer problems and solving what seem to be big crises in people’s lives helps fulfill my “hero complex.” Never heard of a hero complex? Well, probably not, …

Since it is the day before Veterans Day, 2008, I got to thinking about our national anthem. I love “The Star Spangled Banner.” It gets me every time I hear it. Chills down the spine. Lump in the throat. Without a doubt, in my mind at least, it is the most beautiful national anthem anywhere. I watched the Olympics this …

I heard a story that I just couldn’t help but share. Today is the day after the 2008 Presidential Election and I didn’t sleep well last night because I can’t say I’m happy about the results. I’ve been fretting over this for several months but two weeks ago at the Sunday morning service at my church (Lauderdale United Methodist) my …

In 1941, Frank Capra directed what I believe to be his second best movie, “Meet John Doe” only bested by “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Frank Capra was a genius at combining a great script, serious themes, spiritual beliefs and wonderful actors to produce movies with value greater than the sum of its parts. Watching this year’s political campaigns with characters …

Over the last twenty years, I have been asked one question more than any other: “Should I leave my computer on all the time, or turn it off at the end of each day?” During that time, my answer has evolved from a long one to a very short one: “Yes.” When a client recovers from my initial response, I …

If you have not heard of Stanley Jordan, don’t feel left out. A lot of people have never heard of Stanley Jordan. But hopefully after you read this and take a look at the video, you’ll know who he is and perhaps tell a few other people as well. Stanley Jordon is simply one of the most unique guitar players …

When I was in college in the mid-eighties, I was busy with classes, studying, and various other activities that occupy the time of college students, but somehow I had time to watch “Days Of Our Lives” with a lot of other guys in the dorm so we could have stuff to talk to the girls about. Days Of Our Lives …