THIS AND THAT
This and That – God’s Leaf.
I picked up this leaf while strolling through London’s St. James Park a year ago today. It reminds me of God’s worldwide beauty. Big hug. (Originally published September 2, 2023)
This and That – Watch out for Louie!
Greetings! Will someone please watch over my dear Louie in my absence? He’s been crying for days because he’s being left behind. Of course, in true Louie fashion, he’s been wiping those salty tears with a silk nose rag. (Oh!…
This and That – Thank you, Mr. Director!
Dear Director, I shall never forget the way you taught me a lesson about vanity and the value of a good role versus a big line load. I have played lots of good roles since we last met and have…
This and That – Free-Shot!
NOTE TO SELF: Slow down and concentrate when getting dressed! Remember to put your clothes on in this order: underwear, short pants (in summer), shirt, and shoes. That way, when you dash off to Rouses for grocery shopping, you won’t…
This and That – Hurricane Ida, Louie, and Me!
Greetings! I’m happy to report that Louie and I passed a good night. He fluttered around all night, worried about which velvet knee-britches, silk hair bows and lace cravats to pack in case we had to head north. He’s such…
This and That – Not plaster, bricks, or pilasters!
Dear family and friends: Katrina, fifteen years ago today! Lest we forget. In national news and papers, it seems First Baptist Church Gulfport was a favorite site for reporting. I was interviewed three times by roving news teams. Once by…
This and That – Just leave Mr. Kaepernick!
I’d “like” his expressed beliefs better if he’d put feet to his convictions, stop playing football, give away his hugely inflated salary to the poor, and go do community work in the ghetto of his choice. After that, leave this…
This and That – H.O.P.E.
H.O.P.E. = Hold On Pain Ends! In light of all that’s happening in our dear country, it’s good to remember to hope, because God makes all things right in the end. As the Good Book states: And God shall wipe…
This and That – Weston, Uncle Andy, and Disney World
Greetings! Weston and his Uncle Andy at Disney World in January 2006. The Signs were kind enough to invite me for a little R+R after the great storm of 2005. 13 years ago…hard to believe. The boy’s now taller than…
This and That – Happy National Bowtie Day!
Happy National Bow-tie Day! Such a dapper addition to any man’s wardrobe. Go forth into the world and wear one with pride. Later Bow-Tie-Wearing Gaters! (Originally published August 28, 2020)
This and That – Seven Words!
These seven words are said to be the most expressive in the English language. The most beautiful word is LOVE. The most tragic word is DEATH. The most revered word is MOTHER. The warmest word is FRIENDSHIP. The coldest word…
This and That – Dracula Here I Come…Again!
Greetings! ! Yay! And double yay! It’s official, and I have permission to announce that I’ll be portraying over-the-top crazy Renfield in Center Stage’s upcoming production of “Dracula.” Renfield and I last played together on-stage during Gulfport Little Theater’s 1985…