Last week, a couple of my former employees and I went to visit racing legend Frank Edwards. We all used to work alongside him years ago. We like to get different groups together to go see Frank occasionally because he was such a prominent member of our team, and he lives so far away. For […]
One of the few heroes I’ve ever had passed away last week. Charlotte, NC born evangelist Billy Graham, while not a perfect man, was certainly someone to look up to. His dependence on the Bible made him the focus of some pointed criticism through the years, but I believe he spoke of what he read […]
We went to pay our respects to Billy Graham at his library today. We were on one of the first few buses allowed in after President George W. Bush left. It is always very special to be at the Billy Graham Library, and particularly so this time as we said goodbye to someone who felt […]
For much of my career I was passive-aggressive. I’d like to apologize to any former co-workers for that, and let you know I’m now passive-couldn’tcarelessive. I’m sorry and you’re welcome, all at the same time!
I saw this photo on social media and thought I’d share it here. We can sure see people becoming increasingly contentious and angry about such things, with no apparent end in sight. My generation was told not to discuss certain things in public, with politics and religion being two of those. Seeing the current climate […]
*Quick Summary: The author discusses various things about the past with his father, William Myrick.* I’ve always been proud of my dad, no matter what he did for a living. We were not “poor”, but saying we were lower-middle class at one point in time would definitely be fair. He did what he had to […]
Some wise words from my friend Brittney Cason via Boulder Creek Community Church:
I don’t think this post is for you as much as it is for me. This is 100% about losing my sweet Sophia. Here are some links that helped me a little. Maybe they’ll help you a little too? How to Grieve for a Very Good Dog: https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/essays-culture/pet-loss-dog-grief/ Coping With The Loss Of Your Beloved […]
*Quick Summary: The author writes about some of his time with racing legend Papa Joe Hendrick.* I’ve struggled with this post for years. How do you summarize years of growth and learning from lessons taught by an important person in your life? How do you thank someone for investing in you when you weren’t worthy […]
*Quick Summary: The author speaks on the subject of other people’s opinions of you, and if it should affect you.* As a child and even a young man, I would often worry what others thought of me. Obsess would be a better word. I was almost paralyzed with the fear of not being liked, saying […]