As I have grown older, I have found certain seasons of the year like Advent, Christmas, New Year’s, and Lent to be times to reflect upon the things that truly matter. Now, in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, I have paused, once again, to ponder the significant rather than the superficial. This week, my … Continue reading Deathbed Regrets?
Author: Buddy McElhannon
Grandfather (aka Poppy) Extraordinaire. Golfer. Writer. I Like Chick-Fil-A. Georgia Tech Grad
The Law of Undulation
The news is filled with updates on the Coronavirus and its impact on our economy, our health, and our lives. For most Americans, indeed, for most of the world, we find ourselves in a period of fear. But fear not. We may be quarantined in the valley of darkness today, but things will get better. … Continue reading The Law of Undulation
Diary of a Quarantined Homeschool Mom
Laughter, as one anonymous writer said, is like a windshield wiper. It doesn’t stop the rain but allows us to keep going. Regardless of why or how, dealing with difficult times with humor has always been a hallmark of the American spirit. Such is the case during the current Coronavirus crisis. Some of my favorite … Continue reading Diary of a Quarantined Homeschool Mom
Pondering A Pandemic
Recent weeks have seen dramatic steps being taken by countries to stem the threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). School closings announced, sports events canceled, travel restrictions enforced, and a barrage of messages from government and medical leaders urging all citizens to take appropriate precautions. As the number of deaths worldwide continues to rise, no … Continue reading Pondering A Pandemic
Living Southern – When Your Wife Is Not
Any Southern man worth his grits can spot a woman not native to the Southland. Her dress, her demeanor, or her dialogue will give her away. I considered it a gift from God to have grown up in the American South. Needless to say, when I started dating again after being a widower for several … Continue reading Living Southern – When Your Wife Is Not
Mr. Aye-Aye-Aye
Passing down the family name may be tradition, but it’s a tradition with complications. When naming a son after his father, it is a common practice to add a Junior or Jr. The next generation becomes the 3rd or III. And so on. Sounds simple, but it’s not. Comes across as downright honorary and traditional. … Continue reading Mr. Aye-Aye-Aye
Counting My Blessings
I had a birthday last month, but alas, I have reached an age where birthday candles pose a fire hazard, or an opportunity to toast marshmallows. Turning 69 used to be an age I considered old, if not downright ancient. Now that I have lived for seven decades, I don’t feel old. Yes, I have … Continue reading Counting My Blessings
Bold Ashes
This Wednesday, February 26, 2020, Christians will celebrate Ash Wednesday. This solemn occasion is the traditional start of the Lenten season when Christians prepare for Easter by reflecting on their mortality, their need for a Savior, and the renewal of spiritual disciplines in their lives. I recall the Ash Wednesday during the last Presidential election … Continue reading Bold Ashes
It’s Sunday Morning in My Soul
Sunday mornings today are far different from those of my mid-20th century childhood. I recall here in the Bible Belt of the American South, most stores were closed on Sunday, and church parking lots were full. My family rarely attended church services, so I do not have any poignant memories of church life of … Continue reading It’s Sunday Morning in My Soul
This Thing Called Prayer
The American reality television series called American Pickers has popularized the little known past-time of “picking.” This captivating show of exploring barns, sheds, workshops, and attics in hopes of discovering unique, collectible, and sometimes valuable items of Americana vaulted the program to the History Channel’s highest-rated show. In my case, I don’t have to go … Continue reading This Thing Called Prayer
