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Always good to see the fam
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 way we do–or if we are odd or something? Do you conclude that the rest of…
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Hobby Lobby–It’s not the end of the world
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 upon women by the left. It is neither. It is not a victory for religious…
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Losing Weight
I was a skinny kid. I weighed about 120 pounds in the picture you see above. I weighed a few pounds more when I got married and held that weight until my 40s. But gradually, the weight began to add on. In my mind, I was still that skinny kid–but everyone but me could see…
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Kirk Woodward
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 Kirk may not be the best, I believe it does a great job of capturing his…
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Dr. Rex P. Kyker
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 at Abilene, he made the biggest impact on me. Dr. Kyker was a popular speaker…