Greetings! The Fab Four took the Mardi Gras to Mobile yesterday. And what fun we had! Traveling east, I was able to see the “backs” of all the buildings, houses, and streets that I knew. The train was not full, so we ensconced ourselves in the dining car and held court. The conductors quickly became […]
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This and That – Mother’s Camellias.
Greetings on this frosty, sunny morn! Mother always called camellias the Roses of Winter. I picked a few camellias and a few Encore azaleas, and made a little arrangement for the kitchen table; love its simple beauty. As you go through this week, look for the joy that comes from simple things and simple pleasures. […]
The Friday Funnies – Grand Art at the D’Lo Art Gallery.
Meanwhile, in the world of great art, there’s this. The exquisite black-and-white photograph pictured is titled “Afternoon Shadows.” It was taken by the world-renowned Mississippi Gulf Coast photographer Bubba Moselle Brown-Adams. Mr. Adams is the distant country cousin, thrice removed, of the equally world-famed photographer, Ansel Adams. Mr. Brown’s most recent exhibition was at the […]
The Friday Funnies – I’m Old and I Can!
I’m almost 74. I can stick out my tongue whenever I like. Well, on second thought, maybe only once a day, and politely, of course. Gosh! It’s a lovely winter’s day here, on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I hope it’s the same in your neck of the woods. If not, stick out your tongue at […]
Dispatches from Home – The Thief on the Cross.
Good morning on this cold Lord’s Day. I found these words most profound and truthful. “How does the thief on the cross fit into your theology? No baptism, no communion, no confirmation, no speaking in tongues, no mission trip, no volunteerism, and no church clothes. He couldn’t even bend his knees to pray. He didn’t […]
The Sunday Sermonette – The Release from Deception.
Are there times in life when you want to give up due to the pressure to succeed or to make your life count? Are there times you want to run away, take a voyage to nowhere, and never come back? If so, please consider Francesco Queirolo’s masterpiece, “The Release from Deception.” It reportedly took the […]
The Friday Funnies – A Bowl Of A Haircut.
Greetings! Being a Baby Boomer (and thankful that I am!) I was reared by parents who grew up in hard times. Old Man Depression taught them to waste not, want not, hence, today’s snap for your perusal. It’s 1974, and I’m off to my Senior Year at dear ol’ William Carey College, aka Jesus Tech […]
The Friday Funnies! – The Full Moon Ensemble.
Meanwhile, in other news, come the full moon, this gentleman’s fashion ensemble will be made complete. Smile today…makes folks wonder what mischief you got into last night. Later, Full Moon Gaters! (Originally posted January 13, 2023)
The Friday Funnies! Ooooo! What Happened Then?
“Honey! Did ya hear that Sister Bertha Lou Snodgrass broke wind in church?” “No! Do tell! What happened?” “Well, two people fell out with the vapors. The organist got so tickled that he forgot where he was and played a Bach-ish version of ‘The Beer Barrel Polka’ for the offertory. And then, the Preacher got […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Eating Paste and Father God’s Words.
I remember many things about my first day in Mrs. Broadus’s First Grade classroom at Fernwood Elementary School in Biloxi. I was very excited about starting school! Mom and Dad packed my leather school satchel with Pink Peral erasers, a pair of little metal scissors, a box of #2 Ticonderoga pencils, a 68-count box of […]
The Friday Funnies – The Bard was Right!
With 73 just around the corner, I decided to give a new face mask a try to help fight the signs of aging. Alas, it didn’t quite do the trick. But then I remembered the Bard’s advice: “With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come…” So, I turned the failed face mask into a ‘wrinkly’ […]
The Friday Funnies – Oy vey! Such a Week.
What a week it’s been! I fell in the lift cage at the Outlet Mall! Then I hit a wrong button, and even though I’d fallen but could get up, the problem was, I couldn’t get down. (LOL!) Oy vey! Such a week. In life, please remember that if you fall down 6 times, get […]
The Sunday Sermonette – The Stone-Hard Architecture of Life.
In life, while carving your way through its stone-hard architecture, there are times when you must struggle to see the fresh light of day. But, in the end, when you do, how delightful it is to peek back through the stonework of life and be happy you kept on carving. Ponder this and go forth. […]
The Friday Funnies – Hazardous Road Conditions Ahead.
With this informative street signage, coastal cities have decided to warn unsuspecting drivers of hazardous road conditions. Drivers, take note! Whether it’s loose dentures or floppy bras, don’t forget to have a good giggle today! That’s an order! Big hug. (Originally posted January 5, 2024)
This and That – Death Comes Calling.
Death is inevitable, as much a part of life as is birth. The elderly may long for it. Some find it a relief. But when old man Death comes calling on the young, he is at his cruelest, willfully causing pain and suffering. I learned today that a co-worker, Amber Kuykendall, passed away yesterday. She […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Grateful.
On this New Year so crisp and new, Father God, we lift our hearts in thanks to You. For holding us tight and keeping us near, And guiding us through the upcoming year. Your gentle whispers will calm the dark night, Your Holy Word granting courage, our evils to smite. […]
Dispatches from Home – Is it Goodbye or Is it Au Revoir?
Greetings! What a swell time was had tonight as many of dear Juliana’s friends wished her a fond au revoir. She’s moving to Tennessee in March and will be missed by all those who have had the privilege of acting with her, enjoying her company, but most of all, calling her friend. To commemorate this […]
This and That – Happy New Year 2022!
Good morning on this first Sunday of the New Year! Face the past without regret. Handle today with confidence, don’t fret. Prepare for the future and drop the fear. Keep the faith and hold it near. A Poem by Anthony Wayne Kalberg. (Originally posted January 2, 2022)
Dispatches from Home – Happiness or Joy?
What does happiness mean to you? Perhaps it conjures visions of Christmas morning, unwrapping gifts in shimmering gold boxes while drinking hot cinnamon cider. Or walking along the beach hand in hand with the one you love, watching a tangerine sunset. Laughing till your sides hurt, as a great uncle tells a funny story about […]
Dispatches from Home – New Year’s Day 2022.
The picture is fading, the champagne bubbles have melted away, but the sentiment still holds true: HAPPY NEW YEAR to my friends and loved ones. Because I have more years behind me than before me, I don’t want to leave this mortal coil with regrets. I look back over the last year and think to […]
Dispatches from Home – New Year’s Day 2023
Good morning on this, the beginning of another New Year! In keeping with last week’s Christmas Day post, I’m posting another one of my journal scribbles from 1984. It’s long, so you might want to get a cup of java or, better yet, a bit of leftover bubbly from last night’s festivities. “Jan. 1, 1984, […]
Drink a Toast to the New Year, Dear Friends!
I pray for thee, Dear friends of mine. That all earth’s Happiness will be thine. And even as the Year’s increase, That Father God will give Thee Heavenly peace. Happy New Year to all my dear family and friends! Big hug! A Poem by Anthony Wayne Kalberg.) (Originally posted January 1, 2025)
Dispatches from Home – Happy New Year 2025!
Drink a toast to the New Year, dear friends! I pray for thee, Dear friends of mine. That all earth’s Happiness will be thine. And even as the Year’s increase, That Father God will give Thee Heavenly peace. Happy New Year to all my dear family and friends! Big hug! (Originally posted January 1, 2025)
The Friday Funnies – Christmas and Woe is Me.
Greetings! Woe is me! Christmas presents, I don’t know what to return. The Tiffany nose ring? The designer toilet, with automatic wiper and cheek massage? Or the Adam Edmonds leather boots with instant stiletto heel ejectors, great for that moment when you’ve had too much happy juice at a redneck bar and say, “Bubba! Hold […]
When Midnight Chimes The Old Away.
Another year is passing, A new one now awaits. Say goodbye to all your sorrows, Be taught by your mistakes. Keep modest your resolutions, Let simplicity rule the day. Pray for peace and love, Keeping hate and evil at bay. Pray for those you cherish, And those who’ve lost their way. Lift up the hurt […]
The Sunday Sermonette – When Midnight Chimes The Old Away.
Another year is passing, A new one now awaits. Say goodbye to all your sorrows, Be taught by your mistakes. Keep modest your resolutions, Let simplicity rule the day. Pray for peace and love, Keeping hate and evil at bay. Pray for those you cherish, And those who’ve lost their way. Lift up the hurt […]
This and That – Dear Gloria’s Home.
Greetings! With bittersweet tears and profound sadness, I must report the passing of a dear friend: Gloria Gaines. Earlier this evening, God, in His infinite mercy and love, called dear Gloria Home. Home to Heaven. No more pain–cancer had caused her so much during the past four years. No more tears–she had shed many in […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Reflections after Christmas.
Greetings. I wrote the following journal entry while visiting Granny when she lived in Jackson, Mississippi, at 214 Boiling Street: “Christmas ’72 has come and gone. Mom, Dad, I left for Granny’s house early Christmas morning and spent the night with her. She looks well and is in good spirits. I did not feel very […]
The Friday Funnies -Crotchety Mr. Scrooge Never Changes!
Merry Christmas, indeed! Bah humbug! I’m going back to my old crotchety ways. I put up a Christmas tree, spread Holiday cheer around, and what did I get for it? Nothing but a terse letter from FBC Gulfport informing me that I owed back title money, so, to make up for it, I could be […]
This and That – Queen Elizabeth II and the Titanic.
Greetings! Mercy me, what a scoundrel I am! Rhonda and Alex invited me over for a grand Christmas Day luncheon. I got to meet her mother, Miss Sandra. We ate a delicious lunch, sipped on bubbly effervescent Mimosas, and laughed away the afternoon! They gave me two Christmas presents: A Queen Elizabeth II tree ornament […]
Dispatches from Home – President Trump and Hitler.
Greetings! This makes for Interesting reading, but I think this man is like many others on the Left: a fear monger. Mr. Wassermann wrote, “that the entire Nazi ideology is in place and wonders how far it will go here. We can hope that our government of checks and balances will be more resistant than […]
The Friday Funnies – Bad Boy Louie Strikes Again!
Greetings on the day after Christmas! Well, Bad Boy Louie strikes again. With enthusiastic diligence, he watched my every move as I decorated the house for Christmas.When it came time for him to decorate his little corner of the world, he insisted that he needed no help. Alas, he apparently needs a few more lessons. […]
This and That – Merry Christmas from Charles Dickens and Me.
Greetings! Charles Dickens and I wish my dear family and friends a very Merry Christmas! Please don’t be a Scrooge and remember to keep Christ in Christmas. As the New Year dawns, please remember Tiny Tim’s yuletide greeting, “God bless us, everyone.” Big hug, y’all! 🥰
The Friday Funnies – Louie Throws a Hissy Fit!
Greetings! Mercy me! Advice needed! For those of you who have children, what to do? Like many of my FB friends, little Louie thought we really were going on an ocean cruise to Europe. I apologize to y’all for my silly post that alluded to such. When he discovered we weren’t, he pitched a hissy […]
This and That – A Mathematical Christmas Question.
Greetings! Help! I’m terrible with math. Is my addition correct? A garden hose + a nozzle + an open spigot + 23 degrees = A South Mississippi Ice Sculpture. What say ye? Later Frozen Christmas Gaters! (Originally posted December 24, 2022)
Dispatches from Home – Scrooge Remembers.
Greetings! Well, it’s Christmas Eve, and once again, I’m posting Mr. Scrooge’s hopeful segue from Merry Ole England to Hollywood. Alas, Metro Golden Mayer did not come calling. Perhaps it will in the New Year. To all my dear family and friends, here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Please don’t forget who is the […]
Dispatches from Home – Mom’s Ceramic Christmas Tree.
Greetings, on this cold, cloudy day! Christmas means many things to many people. It can be a joyous time or a bittersweet one. It can be a remembrance of loved ones who’ve gone Home. It can conjure the smells of hot spiced tea, a ham or turkey baking in the oven, or a delicious pecan […]
The Friday Funnies – Christmas Shoppers, Here’s the Latest.
Well, Christmas shoppers, here’s the latest. I get a panicked call from Gulfport’s most powerful retail executive, Ms. Pamela Berry Meinzinger. She’s all in a dither. “I gotta have a chair decorated for the Outlet Mall ’cause Santa Claus is comin’ to town,” says she. “No problem,” says I. Then disaster struck. When we told […]
The Sunday Sermonette – The Greatest Christmas Gift.
One of the greatest joys of Christmas is shared memories. I enjoy hearing Christmas stories from my family and friends. The excitement in their voices as they carefully unwrap their memories is truly heartwarming. As they do, the moment overflows with loving Christmas traditions, precious memories, and the magic of the season. Now that Mom […]
This and That – A Modern-day Garbo.
Greetings! From experience, I know it takes me about a week to recuperate from the draining, emotional high that a play—especially a musical—conjures within me. During that time, the haunting words of Blanche DuBois in “A Streetcar Named Desire” echo through my mind like a soothing elixir: “I don’t want realism. I want […]
The Sunday Sermonette – A Christmas Memory.
For many of us, just hearing the word Christmas brings back memories of earlier days, special places, and people we love—some of whom may no longer be with us. Do you remember the twinkle of Christmas tree lights shining on Shiny Brite ornaments? The scent of cinnamon sticks simmering on the stove? A warm, gooey […]
Dispatches from Home – A Night to Remember.
Greetings! Dec. 19, 1997, was a Friday. Where were you? Me? I sat with friends in the Hardy Court Theater on Courthouse Road, waiting with bated breath for the lights to dim and for a movie to begin, a movie that I’d waited years to see, TITANIC. David Delk had invited a slew of friends […]
The Friday Funnies! Lunch with an Old Friend.
Not long ago, my old boss from the Department of Human Resources, Margie Reid, called me and said, “We’d love for you to join us for our Christmas Party. I need your talents.” I was jumpin’ with joy. Oh! To once again enjoy the company of my old DHS chums from days gone by. Sing […]
This and That – A Little Bit of Broadway in Your Own Backyard.
Greetings, on this windy, bleak, rainy day. While going through my ancient theater scrapbook from 1969, I found this old KNS mailout for the 1993/1994 Coastal theatrical season — KNS THEATER, A Little Bit Of Broadway In Your Own Backyard! How true, how true! Hard to believe that season was almost 30 years ago. Mercy […]
The Friday Funnies! Moi, The Christmas Elf.
While rummaging through an old trunk in the attic, I discovered this long-lost snap from days gone by. Long before my “life upon the wicked stage,” I was Santa’s most prolific elf at his North Pole toy shop. But my real claim to fame, though, were my hilariously funny, side-splitting elf jokes. What’s an elf’s […]
The Friday Funnies – Gold Lame’ and Stiped Pants.
My sweet Granny from D’Lo once told me, “Andy, if you see a woman in gold lame’ you know you got a floozy on your hands.” (LOL!) She also warned me about strange men wearing striped pants and sporting polka-dot headbands on their top hats. (LOL!) She also taught me that sometimes, people are just […]
Dispatches from Home – The End of a Perfect Day.
Greetings! The end of a perfect afternoon walk and a perfect day. I’m thankful for them both. In your busy day today, did you stop…just stop long enough to be thankful that you’re alive, you have a roof over your head, food in the pantry, and are surrounded by those you love and that love […]
The Friday Funnies – Nose Hair for Christmas.
Greetings, on this cold December day! Not finished doing your Christmas shopping? Here’s a great Christmas gift for all the fashionistas in your life – nose hair extensions! Move over, fake eyelashes! Voluptuous nose hair is officially the latest beauty craze. After years of trying to remove those ill-placed little hairs, the beauty world is […]
The Friday Funnies – The “Pox” and Christmas Decorating.
In the year of the pox, Mr. Delk was hired by WLOX to spread Christmas cheer throughout the studio via his magnificent decorations. In the spirit of the season, he kindly hired a Senior Citizen Elf on the Shelf who had befallen upon hard times. The Elf, eager to please but not too bright, was […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Heard Any Bells Lately?
For years, Christmas Day meant piling into the car with Mom and Dad, heading west along roads both familiar and new. After Dad was called Home in 1997, Mom and I kept the tradition alive. One Christmas in the early 2010s, before time began to steal pieces of Mom’s memory away, we rode north […]
This and That – A Dream That Didn’t Come True.
This and That – I Dreamed a Dream! I first heard this song over 25 years ago while sitting in a darkened theater with friends. Christmas was just around the corner. Whenever I listen to it, I’m transported back in time to the beginning of one of the most tumultuous decades of my life, when […]
This and That – Lunch with a Dear Friend.
Greetings!. One of my favorite delights is having a meal with a dear friend, regardless of the time of day. Rhonda and I had lunch today at the Chimneys. Two and a half hours drifted by, overflowing with delightful conversation. The air was filled with laughter from those around us and the savory scents of […]
This and That – Happy Birthday to the Birthday-Girl!
Greetings! Mercy me, what a delightful lunch with the Birthday-Girl! Delicious food at Ocean Springs’ Evergreen Restaurant. A Lemon drop martini…or two. And a cup of kindness yet, for the days of auld lang syne. Big hug, y’all! (Originally posted December 13, 2023)
The Friday Funnies – A Man’s Know by the Company He Keeps.
The Friday Funnies! The Grinch tried to steal more than just Christmas at last Saturday’s Mistoe on Main, Gulfport’s Christmas festivities in downtown Gulfport. Ol’ Greeny attempted to steal all of Frosty’s snow, too. Santa and Scrooge had the last laugh, though. The Grinch was allergic to Frosty’s snow and broke out in hives, coupled […]
Dispatches from Home – Is it?
Thought for the day: while I have failed at this in the past, I will try to put future social media posts to the following test: 1. Is it truthful? 2. Is it harmful? 3. Is it divisive? 4. Will it bring others joy? 5. Does it have educational value? 6. Will it benefit others? […]
This and That – A Christmas Carol Remembrance.
The snap I’ve posted shows Scrooge’s little world for the past two weeks. Neatly arranged—of course—are the accouterments of his trade, after all. The old boy did his best to entertain the audiences that nightly filled the theater to overflowing. However, he was only a tiny part of the show. Had it not been for […]
The Friday Funnies – What a Way to Wake Up!
And you think you had a bad night? What about wakin’ up to this big boy! Poor ol’ Ebenezer, he never seems to catch a break. (LOL!) Speaking of breaks, take one today and have a good laugh. It will do you good! Big hug, y’all!
The Friday Funnies – The Great Gatsby-themed Christmas Costume Party.
Can you help? How do I get Louie to listen to what I say? Here’s the story. I say, “Hey, Louie! We’ve been invited to a grand, Great Gatsby-themed Christmas costume party! Wear something fitting for the period.” Did he listen? Nope! Wellington arrives with our Isotta Fraschini. I step out wearing my top hat […]
This and That – I was a Lit’ Rascal, too!
Greetings! Oh! How I loved this “gang” of kids. Loved it when they went to the haunted house. Soooooo funny! There’s something else that’s likable about the Hal Roach movie shorts that ran from 1922 to 1944. In a segregated America, the Little Rascals went and did everything together. They ate together. They rode in […]
The Friday Funnies – That Crazy Uncle We All Have.
Go on, don’t lie. Like me, you know you had a crazy uncle who gave crazy Christmas gifts. As you unwrapped his yearly gift, you did so with anticipation and dread, never knowing what lay in store. (LOL!) Sometimes life gets crazy. Some folks may call you crazy. If they do, tell them that you […]
The Friday Funnies – Louis Vuitton Two-For-One-Sale.
Greetings, Christmas shoppers! Louis Vuitton is having a two-for-one sale. For every pair of their fashionable and most desirable sunglasses purchased, you’ll get another for free, plus your very own precious, limited edition, Senior Citizen Louis Vuitton Elf on the Shelf. Get ’em while they last! (Disclaimer: Older Elves are prone to breakage, especially in […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Matches in the Dark.
“Most terribly cold it was; it snowed, and was nearly quite dark, and evening—the last evening of the year. In this cold and darkness, there went along the street a poor little girl, bareheaded, and with naked feet…. She crept along, trembling with cold and hunger—a very picture of sorrow, the poor little thing!” Thus […]
Dispatches from Home – Lest We Forget!
Lest we forget! 84 years ago, it was a bright, sunny Sunday morning. Sailors in the big ships all over Pearl Harbor were getting ready for the day. Some saluted, as they raised Old Glory, its red, white, and blue colors flapping in the morning breeze. Some were eating a tasty breakfast. Some were shaving. […]
Dispatches from Home – Elizabeth Taylor and Maureen Stapleton!
Greetings! I had the privilege of seeing these two extraordinary actresses at the New Orleans Saenger Theater, starring in “The Little Foxes” back in 1981. The set, the costumes, and the entire cast were impeccable. But Taylor and Stapleton were the jewels in the play’s crown. What a night it was for this ol’ country […]
This and That – A Bright Spot on a Dreary Day.
Greetings! Louie and I put up our little tree. It’s a bright light on this dreary day. He’s putting up his Christmas regalia, but it’s not finished. Oy vey! I can only imagine what he’ll come up with. 😂 Stay dry and warm today, y’all! Big hug. 🥰
The Friday Funnies – Merry Christmas, Indeed.
Merry Christmas, indeed! People are so mean. While driving home, I was in the right lane, going the speed limit, and minding my own business. Folks were honking, cussing at me, and the like. Loosen up, folks. It’s Christmas! (LOL!) Big hug, y’all!
The Sunday Sermonette – Accentuate the Positive!
The old WWII song, “Accentuate the Positive,” comes to mind when you are attempting to make constructive changes in your life. First, banish the negative things or people that prevent you from being the person you want to be or doing the things you want to do. Remove their negativity — cruelty, deceit, hypocrisies, jealousy, […]
Ode to a Fallen Leaf
Oh, gentle leaf, you’re released at last, From summer’s hand, your tether cast.You fluttered down with golden grace, A fleeting smile upon your face.Once green and bright upon the bough, You basked in the sun, but look at you now.A tapestry of yellowed, coppery hue, Autumn’s tender calling, you accepted and knew.In joy you danced, […]
The Friday Funnies – My Old Body.
Sometimes my old body’s like a raggedy, 1972 Gremlin. ‘Cause every time I cough or sneeze, my radiator leaks and my exhaust pipe backfires. Did that make you laugh? I hope so! This old world can be a pretty unhappy place sometimes. With that in mind, lest we forget Victor Hugo’s uplifting words: “Laughter is […]
Is Forever Goodbye Truly Forever?
Is Forever Goodbye truly forever? Can tragic love bloom again, becoming its own successor? And even though anguished memories seem never to fade, My heart still recalls moments we cherished and made. Time sails onward, turning lost days into night, Yet hope lingers, drifting lovingly out of sight. So maybe goodbye […]
This and That – Come Hither Santa Baby.
Greetings! Well, I’m waiting for Santa Baby to grant all my Christmas wishes. However, as a child, I don’t remember Santa being this wide. (LOL!) Later Christmas Gaters! (Originally posted December 1, 2021)
Dispatches from Home – The Flight into Egypt Changed the World.
Greetings! This is one of my favorite paintings: Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1879, by Luc-Olivier Merson. “Fleeing persecution at the hands of Roman authorities, the Holy Family takes refuge in Egypt. Joseph dozes beside a dying campfire while his donkey grazes on sparse desert grass. At left sleep Mary and the infant Jesus, […]
The Friday Funnies – Bah, Humbug!
Merry Christmas indeed! Bah, Humbug! A word of warning! My minions are roaming the countryside, keeping a record of those running around buying bits and pieces to put under the Christmas tree. These records will be compiled and sent to the IRS Office. That office will, in turn, contact you, investigating the vast income you […]
Dispatches from Home – Chapel Hart and Mr. Scrooge!
Greetings! So mean ol’ Scrooge was minding his own business today at WLOX and look who he ran into—CHAPEL HART! So proud of these young Mississippi ladies!! They were SOOOO sweet, with hugs and kisses all around. May their stardom reach the heavens and stay there for a long, long time. Big hug, y’all! (Originally […]
This and That – 1974’s The Great Gatsby is the Best!
Greetings! This is my all-time favorite version of Fitzgerald’s timeless literary masterpiece about unrequited love. I saw it at the picture show in 1974 and still have the original movie poster, which I see each time I drive in and out of my garage. Tis true: “Gone is the romance that was so divine.” Here […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Shiny New Boots.
On a beach walk last week, I spotted a pair of rubber boots, their newness glistening in the afternoon sunshine. Peering inside them, I discovered some toothpaste, hand sanitizer, soap, and a spray can of deodorant. There was also a five-dollar bill tucked into the mix. Often on my walks, I see homeless people shuffling […]
The Friday Funnies – Overeating Not So Bad Afterall.
For those who ate too much yesterday, I guess maybe overeating isn’t such a bad thing after all. (LOL!) Enjoy this brisk, sun-shiny day as you glide into the weekend. Big hug, ya’ll!
This and That – The Dash of Life.
In this race called Life, we often find ourselves dashing about, hither and yon, in search of those things we think will make a difference in our lives. And in our mad dash, we often fail to remember that in the end, a dash of another kind will be the only thing that denotes our […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Rare like a Vermeer Painting.
Sincerity and truth, like a Vermeer painting, are rare in today’s culture. People smile bright Pepsodent smiles, but their smiles hide everything from lies to flattery and deception. Don’t be deceived. Look for sincerity and truth in those you love and call family and friends. Ponder this and go forth. (Originally posted November 27, 2022)
Thanksgiving Day 2025.
This Thanksgiving Day, we will come together, Through rain, snow, and inclement weather. Hearts will be full, spirits bright, We’ll gather together, what a happy delight. Many friends will join us; they’ve stood through thick and thin, They’ve shared our many losses and our many wins. With raucous laughter and delightful cheer, […]
Dispatches from Home – Thanksgiving 2020!
With the onslaught of a caustic election, coupled with a toxic virus, I’ve heard people say, “I have nothing to be thankful for.” Really? Let me tell you what I’m thankful for. After a good night’s sleep, I awoke this morning and planted my feet on the softness of a Persian rug. Thankfully, my feet, […]
The Friday Funnies – Ye ol’ Brick and Spoon!
Ah! Cheese grits and shrimp at ye ol’ Brick and Spoon, topped off with sparkling conversation and tasty mimosas. Life is good. I know what you’re thinking. Those are my pectorals, not old man…well, you know. (LOL!) Remember: Laughing with a friend is the best laughter of all. Later, Laughing Gaters! (Originally posted November 26, […]
Dispatches from Home – We Always Drove East.
When I was a child in the late 50s and early 60s, Thanksgiving was always a family affair. Mom, Dad, and I usually celebrated it alone, just the three of us enjoying a simple, pleasant time together. Mom cooked a traditional meal for lunch, I helped wash the dishes, and then we were off on […]
The Friday Funnies – A Boy and his Tractor.
Greetings! I found this snap in a box of old snaps in an antique shop. Wonder what happened to this little fellow? With his rakish Panama hat and snappy sandals, he’s the bee’s knees, to be sure. And that tractor! Perhaps he grew up to be a farmer. I bet his chest sprouted hair and […]
Dispatches from Home – The Real Reason for Thanksgiving.
Lest we forget the REAL reason for this day! May each of you have a blessed Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving Proclamation Issued by President George Washington, at the request of Congress, on October 3, 1789: By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. “Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the […]
The Friday Funnies – Henry VIII Marriage Advice.
Mercy me! I thought June was the month to marry. I’ve received three December wedding invitations, along with three bachelor party invites as well. I thought this beautiful leatherbound book might make a good gift for the grooms. What say Ye? Have a good chuckle today; don’t lose your head in the process. (LOL!) Big […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Life’s a Cabaret, old Chum! Until…
As the sparkling chandelier dimmed in Biloxi’s Saenger Theater, I had no idea what the musical Cabaret was all about. Then, a slow syncopated musical vamp filled the theater, and suddenly the screen came alive with a misty montage of partying people. From one corner of the screen, a diminutive Master of Ceremonies, […]
This and That – Mean ol’ Mr. Scrooge and His Dancers.
The Friday Funnies – A Preppy Yuppy!
Greetings! I hear tell this preppy yuppy thought he had found a lucrative acting career in making commercials for Electric City and Baber’s Leasing. Alas, that was not to be. And he found himself reg-tagged, obsolete, and out of a job. Not daunted and quick on his feet, though, he found fame and fortune at […]
The Friday Funnies! The New Power Lift Ejecto Chair.
ATTENTION ALL SENIORS. To avoid major hip and back injuries, not to mention being suddenly catapulted into the air, please remember to read all the instructions for your new Power Lift Ejecto Chair with Heat and Massage, USB & Type-C Ports, and fancy Cup Holders. Failure to do so could result in lifelong problems and […]
This and That – Throwback Thursday,
Please speak up. What’s that you say? Could you repeat your foolish prognostications? I will what? Grow old? My face will age, lines and creases galore? The bags under my eyes will look like sloshing, encapsulated oysters? My hair will thin, and I’ll end up coloring it to make it look thicker? I’ll gain weight […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Are You a Lighthouse?
In the early days of sea travel, lighthouses guided ships to a safe harbor. Without them, those ships would have crashed onto the rocky shore. Have you ever thought of yourself as being a lighthouse? The painful events of your life, which you endured and that educated you, could serve as a lighthouse for your […]
The Friday Funnies – Yikes! Senior Alert!
Greetings! This old coot has escaped once again and is now on the prowl. He was last seen at Trixie and Homer’s 70th Wedding Anniversary, making mischief when he crashed the party in a most unusual way. If spotted, he’s easy to corral with promises of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, shots of banana whiskey, and […]
The Sunday Sermonette: Worthless Trash.
Throughout history, many things have been deemed worthless, only to be valued later. Some seemingly useless things helped change the world for the better, shed new light on the past, or fill our eyes with beauty. Let’s dig around in history’s trash bin for some worthless things. “Ha! Throw that worthless trash on the floor!” […]
The Friday Funnies – The Creativity of Mankind.
As the old-timers say, a picture is worth a thousand words. Wonder what this cute little girl is thinking? On this lovely, cold morning, please remember that it’s hard to smile sometimes, but never stop trying to do so. Laughter is still the best medicine. Big hug y’all! (Originally posted November 18, 2022)
Dispatches from Home – The Musical Oliver.
Greetings! Goodness grashus! Was this show really 16 years ago? Mercy me! Where oh where did the time go? Enjoy the “days of wine and roses,” my friends. How quickly they pass. Thank you, David Delk, for directing a great show! Y’all have a great week, y’all! Big hug.
The Friday Funnies – Fisticuffs at the D’Lo Garden Club!
Meanwhile, in other news! It appears a verbal altercation, with ensuing lacerations, resulted from a long-standing feud between Seraphina Snagsby and Daisy Rose Diddledumb. By mistake, Mrs. Snagsby received an invitation to join the club from Mrs. Diddledumb, who had said on numerous occasions that she’d drop dead before allowing Mrs. Snagsby to join the […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Communion Is Always A Special Time.
A Special Sunday – We took communion at church this morning. The observance was not much different than all the other observances of communion. But today, as in times past, it was – for me – a special time. It was a time to come before the Holy God of the universe – the same […]
The Sunday Sermonette – Puttin’ on the Posh.
I love a true story, and here’s one I hope you find of interest. It’s about a group of women, The Forty Thieves, who, swathed in sable and mink, wearing diamond rings as elegant brass knuckles and stylish hats to hide their stolen wares, earned the respect of London’s most feared underworld crime bosses […]
The Friday Funnies – Shop to you Drop.
Greetings! Tis the season, y’all, “To shop to you drop!” And this Walmart shopper personifies said phrase. (LOL!) In the weeks leading up to Christmas, please take the time to look your best. Sneaky cameras are everywhere. If you’re out shopping today, please jiggle when you giggle. Laughter is the best medicine. Big hug, y’all!