A while back I shared some hillbilly ideology I found online. And it got some funny additional comments and feedback. Recently somebody asked if I would share it again. So, yeah, I’m glad to oblige. And the picture that went along with the text is a big part of what made me read through. Because it was an old guy … The rest of the story…
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I saw an interesting boomer description this morning. The writer made this list and the comment that followed: We drive used cars; Live in modest homes; Prepare our own meals – no meal services; Brew our own coffee; Grow gardens; Shop sales; Don’t consume to make others think we’re rich We aren’t celebrating that young folks can’t afford homes. Many … The rest of the story…
Boomer opinions. Yeah, those “old” people actually DO take a position on a lot of stuff in life. And I discovered, earlier this morning, that younger generations agree with some of them. GASP! Like this one: “They need to fix the audio in movies so that the music and sound FX don’t drown out the dialogue?” That was a comment … The rest of the story…
PGrab some coffee (or your favorite brain waker upper) and get ready to learn some new tricks. And don’t give me that “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks baloney. I learn some kind of “new trick or tricks” every day. And, as you might recall, there’s another old saying that you’ve probably even heard recently: “You learn something … The rest of the story…
Nine years ago I added a little background check online (here on my website, to be precise) about a woman who played a somewhat important role in my life. My mom. And when I say “background check online,” it’s just a figure of speech. Because of course, I’d never do a background check, on my mom, online or anywhere else. … The rest of the story…
I hope you avoid the boomer pharmacy like the plague (How do you like my ironic twist of a phrase, there?). If you’re not a boomer, then obviously that reference doesn’t apply to you. But no matter. Because whatever Gen this or Gen that you are, I hope you also avoid the pharmacy trap. My guess is, you won’t. Tragically … The rest of the story…
One week in (as of tomorrow). So how did 2025 start out for you? Has one week in been healthy? I hope so. Because you need your health. It’s not just something that’s nice to have around. It’s the core essential to anything you do. But, as I’ve said for decades, your health is best served by YOU. So, put … The rest of the story…
You have enough to think about today. So, don’t add tomorrow’s worries to today. And that’s not just some anecdotal thing I came up with. It’s advice that can also be found in red letters in the Bible. (for those of you unfamiliar with the Bible, red letters are used when it’s Jesus talking) Yeah, your Creator actually said you … The rest of the story…
Every year, there are highly effective assassins paid off roughly 500 million, in your tax dollars, to make sure innocent, preborn babies never see the light of day. Yeah, that group is well- organized, well-funded, and well-equipped to kill over 300,000 little children every year. Let’s face it. They get the job done. So, why would anybody wanna rock that … The rest of the story…
It was four years ago, to the day, today. And a few minutes ago I ran across something I shared that day. I can see it, in my mind’s eye, almost as clearly as if I were looking right at it right now. And that’s even though my location is about as different, now, as night is from day. I … The rest of the story…
Biblical knowledge is available to anyone who’s interested in finding out more. And the key points, and truth, of the Bible are easy enough to understand that even a child can learn about the love of our Creator. And that’s more important to know and understand than anything else anyone will ever learn. Good thing Biblical knowledge isn’t being kept … The rest of the story…
What I’m about to share probably isn’t for you. But I can almost guarantee it’s good for someone you know or care about. It’s something I shared with others a few years ago. And I asked them this question: If I told you to leave your troubles behind and move forward, what would you do? Get mad at me and … The rest of the story…
Here it is again. The last day of the year. Some day has to be that day every year. And today is that day. But who cares? Right? Because it sure ain’t the last of the last. The last day of the year is like any other day. Every day is literally the first day of the rest of your … The rest of the story…
We will not comply. That’s a trending topic on X (aka: Twitter) this morning. Of course, that sentiment is appropriate so I clicked on the link to see what was being said about it. And the first thing I saw was a short video of President-Elect Trump saying those very words. “Hear these words. We will not comply!” Then he … The rest of the story…
Your significance is measured by the highest standard in existence. God’s love. He created you in His image. And He created you, and gave you this life, on purpose. Your life goes on even after you’re gone from this world. So, your life has meaning. And you won’t fully understand or comprehend it this side of Heaven. But, for now, … The rest of the story…
What do you believe God couldn’t or wouldn’t help you through? Of course, I mean things that don’t go against His nature and word. Do you think financial problems are out of the question? Family squabbles? Job pressures? With all the people in the world, surely there’s an end to His patience and understanding. Right? Well, yes. And no. He … The rest of the story…
What day is it? Before I answer that, see if you know what Boxing Day, First Day of Hanukkah, Proclamation Day, Father’s Day, Christmas Holiday, Bank Holiday, National Day of Thanksgiving, Independence and Unity Day, and Day of Goodwill have in common? Give up? Here’s how those holidays line up: Boxing Day – Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Austria, Australia, … The rest of the story…
It was about 2,000 years ago. And today doesn’t mark the exact day and time. But that’s another topic for later. Nevertheless some shepherds were on the job, whatever day and time it was. And their job was to watch over their flock of sheep. As they stood under the night sky, a host of angels appeared and told them … The rest of the story…
Over the years I’ve written some Christmas songs. And one of them became one of my favorite Christmas songs. Hey, who says a songwriter can’t like his own music? Not me, that’s who. Yes, it’s perfectly fine to have enough ego to admit you like something you create. It would be kinda stupid to be creating stuff you didn’t like. … The rest of the story…
The Christmas hustle was revved up to a full bustle, here in the hometown, this past weekend. And the Funderburks felt it more than usual because we had to pick up some essentials for our business and almost got stuck in a shopping center’s parking lot. The worst part was that we hadn’t brought food for an extended stay. Yikes! … The rest of the story…