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  • Richmond – Dallas – San Diego – Los Angeles – Fresno

    Before I sleep tonight, I’ll be in all of those cities. It is noon in Richmond and will be tomorrow in Richmond when I arrive in Fresno tonight. Go figure that out. Travel takes its toll on clear and concise… Continue reading

  • Eleanor Sheppard of Richmond and the Inch By Inch Solution

    Years ago, I learned that if I had somewhere to go, I only needed to take one step at a time to get there. It was from a lady who had accomplished many "firsts" in her life and knew what… Continue reading

  • Where Is Tom? Who is Oden E. Lockhart?

    It is the sort of question that you hope people will ask when you "go missing" for a few days. "Where is he?" Well, I’m here, checking in and having nothing to say – at least until now. I start… Continue reading

  • Tenacity or Stiff-Necked Oblivion

    Tenacity is a good thing. Sticking with a dream, vision, or goal is a virtue. Sticking with it in the face of obstacles and hardships is heroic. ignoring one’s critics when they are nitpicking our inspired visions involves resolve, courage,… Continue reading

  • Promotion

    Lately, I have posted some messages that might be largely considered promotional in nature – meaning, "to move something forward." The specific etymology is: promotion 1429, "advancement," from O.Fr. promotion (14c.), from L. promotionem, noun of action from promovere (see… Continue reading

  • Don’t Forget Saturday!

    Just a reminder for all who wish to be informed about this great story and opportunity: If you missed the article, read it here:  Justice for All For more information on Pre-Paid Legal services, click picture or go to my… Continue reading

  • Today’s Poll from the Religion Forum

    What has been most instrumental and formative in your religious views? Family/culture Reading/study Religious training Defining moment Search for truth Conversion experience Catostrophic event To participate in this poll, visit the Religion Forum or go directly to the POLL and… Continue reading

  • I Just Felt Like Giving You All a Gift

    Here is some happy candy just because I love and appreciate you all.   Growing up is tough when it is good. It helps to have a friend and a prop or two. At some point we have to leave… Continue reading

  • Write It Down

    I have boxes of notes. Some are disorganized, mis-categorized, and undated, but they have had and may continue to have a function in my life. You see, somewhere in the maze of thinking that occupies the landscape of my muddled… Continue reading

  • Some Enemies of Success

    It has been my practice and spiritual discipline for several years to read a chapter of Proverbs each day that corresponds to the day of the month. That landed me in Proverbs 23 today. It is also become a discipline… Continue reading