In life, despite the myriad of choices and paths that seem to present themselves, there is ultimately only one road available for us to travel. This road is uniquely ours, shaped by our experiences, decisions, and the journey we undertake. The true freedom we possess lies not in the number of paths we can take, but in how we choose to walk the path set before us. Will we tread this path with the ignorance of a fool, oblivious to the lessons and wisdom it offers? Or will we embrace the journey with the humility and insight of a wise fool, aware of our limitations yet open to growth and understanding? The choice is ours, and it defines the essence of our existence.

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  • Just something I noticed… Hello! Is it just me or does it seem that everywhere I go someone feels they must point out that, *So and so is not the best man or woman for the job? The wrong man is the president, the…

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  • I don’t have a bucket list–but if I did Sedona, Arizona would have to be on it.  I’ve heard about the place for many years and decided that I had to take a few days of vacation there. I’m going…

  • When Cary and I travel together we always get around to talking about our families.  I think it’s one of those habitual pastimes that we enjoy–because we do it so often.  I wonder, if others talk about their families the…

  • So yesterday the supreme court announced that closely held companies may exclude contraception from employee health plans if it runs afoul of a companies religious beliefs. This ruling is being hailed as a victory for religious freedoms by the right and an attack…

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  •   This is a picture of Kirk Woodward.  My earliest memories of him involved me listening to his early morning show on KRBC radio in Abilene, Texas.  He was an early morning icon and local hero/star. Even though the picture of…

  • Dr. Rex P. Kyker was my speech professor during my first year of study at Abilene Christian College in 1975.  Later he taught me American Public Address and Business and Professional Speaking in my master’s program. Of all the professors I had…