Monthly Archives: May 2015

The Ultimate Recognition


One of the greatest motivators in life is to be recognized. Most everyone I know loves to be lauded for doing a good job or for being an outstanding person. Yet society doesn’t say thank you enough. For me, I … Continue reading

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What Does Love Look Like?


The old barn had never been so festive. It was filled with decorated tables and little accent lights. Adorning the walls were country decor and standing below the art stood the caterers ready to serve the guests at their appointed … Continue reading

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Please Dress Me


This week I am performing a wedding. Tennessee state law says before a couple weds, they’re encouraged to seek a minimum of four hours of premarital counseling. Four hours of counseling to prepare you for marriage? That’s like watching four … Continue reading

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The Good Old Days, Weren’t They Horrible


As I visit my children in their homes, I get flashbacks to when my wife and I were just getting started in life. It’s only human nature to reflect on the past and wipe away the worst of times and … Continue reading

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