This Awkward Life

Internet trolls are as common as fleas on a dog. Now, I have never been trolled on social media often because my nature is to leave people alone. I don't have a big impressive vocabulary and can't type that fast. The other reason is that I care about people's feelings and hate a bully. A troll left a comment on one of my videos today, and I know precisely why it triggered me.

It may come as a shock, but you can be someone who answers prayer. Somebody could need something that only you can or are in a perfect position to provide. Taking a recent survey call reminded me once again that God orders our steps.

My dad knew the best fishing was where everybody else wasn't. He had a special knack for finding these places. The same can be said about many other things.

I hope this memory of mine from my early teen years helps someone today. I was reminded of it this past week and I still learn from it today.

Not every situation is meant to have a nice fairy tale ending. Sometimes that next level or paradigm shift isn't what we expect it to be. We chase dreams that never come true, and in the end, disappointment awaits. So what can we learn from disappointment?

Laughter is powerful. A good belly laugh can totally change a person's day, and it has the power to transform an entire room. Laughter can also be used to hurt, which is never good. But another way laughter can be used is intimidation.

That's how the days work. Walker, my little boy, said to me, and it got me thinking a lot. Days work for us and against us. Time moves and waits for no one. We have a best friend called time; on the other hand, time is our enemy.

I sat down with my friends Brian Henry and Heath Ellingburg and had a wonderful conversation. Both of these men are quick with scripture and whit. I appreciate them giving a little of their time to my podcast.

Art dominates my life. It always has. Much of the spiritual things I experience document the interaction between the natural and the man-made. Nature will always find a way to conquer man. And sometimes, I get an idea, which is what this podcast is about.

My all-time favorite story my Dad used to tell me was about his ill-fated water gun. As the story goes, he was given a water gun and was told not to shoot it in the house OR especially his mother. Well, that's the first thing he did, squirt his mother. Upon warning him repeatedly, my grandmother finally told him, if you spray me one more time, you'll never see that gun again. Well... Let's just sa...

When I was younger, I had a lot of moves when I played basketball. I would fake left and go right. A shot fake or a quick turn of my head. But now, not as much. I use the fastest and most energy-efficient move on the court. It's easy to become predictive in all areas of my life. Good and bad

Walker and I discussed homework this week and how important it is for him to do it. Nobody likes homework; my dad hated it when we had it. One day back when I was in fourth grade, I wanted to ride bikes, so my older brother and one of his friends offered to do it for me and let me play. What could go wrong?

Post-CODVID world, where it is okay to be not okay. But we can do better. Even if it's just okay. You know what I mean. You don't hit a homer every day to have joy. Here is a newsflash, nobody hits a homer every day. People lose every day, we fall down, and we get back up. Don't think you're losing if you fail. New Camaro From Samuel Old Camaro

My son, Jaxon got a new deer target for Christmas. He usually practices behind the house where the target is out of sight. A few weeks ago, he moved it in front of the house, and there have been a few calls, and I turn my head and notice it too. It got me thinking about Social Media and its effects on people. I hope you'll enjoy this episode.  See pics here https://www.dropbox.com/s/63cp6gom7...

I had a dream concerning a field. No matter where we are, we create an area of influence.

Years ago, I was swept into a high-speed chase with my father. All I knew was that shots had been fired, and I was fledging art student by day and a shoe salesman by night. My dad was within two years of retirement but never hesitated.

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Yeah, that's not me! I have a terrible habit of touching things while they are still hot.

When children become quiet, they are into something. Usually, it's mischief, just to be honest. Not all the time, but it's been my experience that when kids become quiet, they are most likely sticking a fork in a wall outlet, pouring chocolate syrup on the floor or having other grand adventures. Even we older folks get this way. We get the same way when we are into something, or something is bothe...

If you are like me, you have a lot of faith. However, I tend to trust myself and other humans more than I do in my God! I'm working on doing better.

If you ever feel as if you are not important, read Isaiah 49:16. And I suggest you read the ERV! 

It doesn't take a lot to change anything. Just a little more can make a big difference.

I have read a little about carbon footprints and how they effect the earth. I don't claim to know everything about it, probably the least of all. I believe there is also a digital footprint we leave on this world and I know for sure there is a spiritual footprint we leave also. follow me on Facebook and Instagram

When the windows of Heaven were opened for Noah, it was blessing for him but not so much for the rest of the world. 

Well......I received my AARP invitation in the mail and opened it on this episode. Honestly, I am considering joining. I hope y'all enjoy this episode. WELCOME!!!!!!