So far so good. We haven’t lost power yet, but a lot folks to the east of us have. Mr. Weatherman says more trouble is on the way. I’ve had lots of time to tweak the blog, upgrade my blog software, and even make a cute little favicon. I have no idea if it’s showing […]
Cleaning House
My wife’s response to an ice storm was “what a great opportunity to stay in and deep clean the house.” My response is “maybe I can finally do some housekeeping on my blog.” Since she’s not home yet, that’s what I’m doing. I’ve added some links to the “A Few of My Friends” section on […]
Favorite Posts of 2006
Here they are. It has nothing to do with the number of comments or feedback on each post. It’s all about which ones I enjoyed writing. In chronological order: 1. Why We Love Jack Bauer 2. Stella Hereford 3. Know What I Mean? 4. Slow Down 5. National Lampoon’s Mexican Vacation 6. Kindy-Garden 7. A […]
Tulsa World On Blogging
Bill Sherman has written a nice piece in the Tulsa World about blogging and religion. The article says I don’t blog about controversial issues. I bet some of you will disagree with that!
Thoughts on Blogging
Almost every friend I have who blogs usually says the same thing to me after they?ve done it a few weeks. “Who am I to think that people want to read my thoughts? It?s kind of arrogant isn?t it?” I always answer, “Yes, it?s very arrogant, but don?t worry, that feeling passes.” It passed for […]
Anonymous Comments Deleted
I’m deleting all anonymous comments or comments left with fake email addresses. I welcome the discussion and the disagreement, but if you can’t play by the rules of engagement then you’re not going to be included in the conversation.
Getting the Most Important Things Done
David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, has a blog. He linked to a great article by Paul Grahahm on procrastination that talks about the difference between good and bad procrastination. Some things need to be put off, but others can’t afford to be. Just because you get all the items on your to-do list […]
So You Want to be a Youth Minister?
My brother-in-law, Houston Heflin, has jumped aboard the blogwagon. Right now he’s reminding me why I’m glad I’m not a youth minister.