“Death Valley Duel” is the ninth novel in Scott Graham’s National Park Mystery Series. As an environmentalist and author, Graham has created a series of mystery...
“Open Season” is the 40th book in the Dr. Alex Delaware book series by Jonathan Kellerman. The main characters are Delaware, who is a child psychologist,...
“Overkill” is the 18th novel in J A Jance’s Ali Reynold’s series. Ali Reynolds has certainly undergone a transition from the first novel, “Edge of Evil,” published...
“Here One Moment” opens on a flight from the Tasmanian capital of Hobart to Sydney. It would have been a short trip, except there...
My first drinks of choice were either a Sun-Rise Orange, Nehi Grape or NuGrape. When I was a little older, my favorite became Coca-Cola....
What is as sweet as sugar, purple, gold and green all over and has a baby inside? A king cake! A king cake is...
I own a red Chevrolet pick-up truck. When I bought it a few years ago, I decided that it would be a good idea...
How do you have a reunion with a group of people when you have never met most of them? You can do that when...
Editor’s note: Written prior to Valentine’s Day
You probably won’t get the day off from work, or school, on Valentine’s Day. You will be hard...
I am most thankful to have had the opportunity to get a college and seminary education. There was a time in my younger life...
I heard a rumbling noise coming from the second floor of my house. Since we almost never go up there, I thought that one...
The late Johnny Cash had a hit song back in 1996 in which he claimed to have been everywhere, man! He mentioned 92 cities...
The Barefoot Contessa (Ina Garten) is the author of 13 bestselling cookbooks, a beloved Food Network personality, an Instagram sensation and a cultural icon. She...
The first time I went to their home was for a family Thanksgiving dinner. Actually, it was the midday meal, but down here we...
These drone sightings over New Jersey remind me of a time years ago when mysterious lights were spotted over Birmingham, Alabama. I know because...
Once upon a time, long, long ago, there lived a young lady named Mary. Mary was engaged to be married to a man named...
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the shadow of death a light has dawned.” Isaiah 9:2
Polaris...
Christmas is my favorite season of the year. Christmas music is one of things about the season that I love so much. I love...
By now, I’m sure most of you have your Christmas tree and home decorations up. Not me - I’m a world class procrastinator. Think...
This real Christmas story has generous-spirited angels, wise men delivering gifts, shepherds guiding the way and carpenters like St. Joseph, the earthly father of...
“Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.” Mark Twain
I read where author...
The late gospel singer and writer Andre Crouch had a popular song back in the 70s titled, “To God Be the Glory.” The opening...
“First Frost” is the 20th novel in Craig Johnson’s “Longmire” series.
The novel is written with a dual timeline. One is during the present day,...
I’m not exactly sure how he managed to live in this world this long, especially in the South, and never experience one of the...
I’ve noticed in recent years, even though I’ve paid for a motel/hotel room in advance, the check-in clerk always wants my credit card for...
Many rivers have locks, but not only the kind that lower or raise boats in its water. You may have seen them before, but...
A wonderful Father was there at her birth. He watched as a brave young nation struggled to stand on her feet. Her people were...
I was born in the South. And I live in the South. That means I eat fried food – me and about everybody else...
When I saw the handwriting on the wall, I knew we were no longer in Kansas; excuse me, I meant Alabama. As a matter...
I was talking to a friend’s daughter at a high school football game. When I asked her if they had any special Homecoming activities...
I’m sitting in my favorite chair, TV remote in hand, shaking my head in disbelief. There’s nothing good to watch on television. Unless, of course,...
If you have read my past reviews, you know I am a big fan of Kate Quinn. While “The Briar Club” is different from her previous...
One of the most memorable lines I ever heard in high school was delivered to my friend Randy when he got into a heated...
“The First Lie Wins” is a thrilling mystery. Evie Porter seems to be a typical Southern woman living the dream in Louisiana. She and her boyfriend,...
I have been yelling like a…well, a grumpy grandfather. It’s embarrassing really – yelling for quiet. But it’s necessary when you have a houseful...
October will be here before we know it, and we all know what that means, bow season opener. July is a great time to...
I became involved with World Changers about 20 years ago and through the years traveled to places like Indiana, Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas and Alaska...
Since It was my fourth trip to the watch repair shop, I didn’t have high hopes. I’m sure the little Russian man who owned...
I just read an article about a man who was disqualified from a fishing tournament for cheating. Y’all, I think Jesus is coming soon....
Kristin Hannah’s latest book is historical fiction set in 1966 during the Vietnam War. The first part of the book takes place in Vietnam. The second...
Dear Coach Saban,
Since I wrote a letter to Kalen DeBoer a few weeks ago and gave him some pointers about the South, I thought...
As I tend to the scratches and scrapes on my bare legs, I’m wondering if I should get a tetanus shot. I don’t think...
I should’ve known. I mean, I know a bad omen when I see one. Why didn’t I pay attention? On a recent trip to...
For whatever reason, I decided today was going to be the day. Without hesitation, I walked into the bedroom with purpose and called to...
