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My south: Charting a new path
I’m coming to another intersection in my life, and I need a good thinking place. more
Life Actually: Boys compete, girls compare
Boys compete. Girls compare. Wow, isn’t that the truth? more
Life Actually: Being mean is not being funny
It was one of the meanest blog posts I’ve ever read — yet I found myself laughing. more
My South: Remembering the first day of school
When I was younger, I struggled with the thought of starting school that first year. I’d been a free-range kid ever since I could walk without an adult holding me up. more
Life Actually: 5 thoughts on dealing with rejection
Unfortunately, rejection is a part of life. The only way to avoid it is to never take a chance, and what kind of life is that? more
My South: Moving past the butterbeans blow-up
We stopped by to see Jilda’s sister Nell a few weeks ago, and during our visit, she told us about her latest kitchen thingamajig. more
Life Actually: Helping your daughter find real friends
At every age, there will be people who like to belittle you, confuse you or make you feel insecure through their unpredictable behavior or underhanded remarks. more
My South: The pull of the toy box
Under the ancient glider on our screen porch is a plastic tub of toys. We never had children, but we’ve served as baby sitters for working family members through the years. more
Life Actually: Don’t discount the quiet guys
I’ve noticed when teenage girls discuss teenage boys, they tend to group them into three categories: more
Life Actually: Give friends room to have a bad day
My friend texted me at 5 a.m. — then followed up with an email. more
My South: The importance of friendships
My wife Jilda and I have pictures on our fridge. The photos are of three friends we’ve lost in the past year. They each held a special place in our hearts. more
Life Actually: An encouraging word for new moms
Congratulations, momma. You did it. You’ve ushered a miracle into this world. That newborn baby in your arms is a game changer, a tiny slice of heaven and the purest thing you’ll ever know on this side of eternity. more
My South: Paying it forward
Something interesting happened to me on the way to work this past week. more
My South: ‘Procaffeinating’ the morning away
I’m “procaffeinating” this morning. That’s the tendency to put off doing anything until I’ve had coffee. It’s an affliction that began early; and I’ve struggled with it all my life. more
Life Actually: Social filters -Think it or say it?
It’s a really exciting day when your child begins to speak. more
My South: Reconnecting by the river
A few weeks ago, I stopped by the forks of the river in Sipsey on the way home. Normally, there are several people there sitting in folding chairs, shooting the bull and watching time pass at the speed of a slow-moving river. more
Life Actually: Would you rather be ‘liked’ online – or loved in person?
It was five months after my first book was released when the exhaustion hit me. I began waking up in the mornings feeling drained, burned out and lonely. more
My South: Thinking place
I’ve been at a creative low tide since November. Usually, when I get in a slump I simply wait it out. But that tactic wasn’t working this time. more
Life Actually: Make the most of being their driver
The vehicle I drive is white, but it might as well be yellow because most days of the week, I am a taxi. more
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