The harmonica was first invented in China a few thousand years ago, reportedly. The instrument, called the “Sheng”, had bamboo reeds, and became a prominent instrument in Asian traditional music. The Sheng was introduced in Europe in the late 18th century and soon became popular in the 19th cen
Opinion
About a week ago, our church hosted a marriage conference. Twenty-seven couples attended. Many have since commented that it was a wonderful experience. Why would they give up most of their weekend to attend such an event?
After watching an episode of the Andy Griffith Show where Aunt Bee bought an elixir from a street vendor and things sort of went down hill after that (alcohol), I remembered some of the elixirs from my growing up years. There was (in no certain order): Geritol—“Contains as much Vitamin A as a h
Recently, we had two guest speakers at our church that had two very different styles of presentation, but the same message.
This coming Saturday is kind of a big deal. It’s the fantasy football draft for The Five Families league and Team Mow Money. That’s the league I’m in as well as the team I own-well, virtually own. Last season, I made the league championship. So there’s nowhere to go but down, right?
Three facts have come to my attention. First, a national figure, John McCain, died. Second, advertising is specifically targeting children and preteens, and then Kentucky ranks near the bottom regarding exercise.
Most decent people hate bullies—they like to see bullies get their COMEUPPENCE.
God doesn’t like bullies: “I hate a haughty spirit,” he demanded.
Jim Green gave a bully his “what for” once without even touching him. Hold that thought.
Earlier in the week, I was in my garden picking butter beans when the song, “Yes We Have No Bananas,” came to mind. I hadn’t thought of that song in years. I was introduced to the banana song by Mitch Miller, the jazz musician who was the star of the NBC show, “Sing Along With Mitch,” during th