Author: Buddy McElhannon
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Mr. Aye-Aye-Aye
Passing down the family name may be tradition, but it’s a tradition fraught 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Thank You Biscuit
I have mixed emotions about Facebook – too much personal information shared, too much ranting, and too many unsubstantiated accusations. Yet, there are times when I see how this social networking tool can be a medium of profound benefit and use. Such was the case a few days ago. This past Friday found me posting…
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Grandkids are Good Medicine
As you may have noticed by now, my blog posts vary widely in topic and tone. For my last post of January 2020, I think it’s time to enjoy a chuckle. It is a common saying for grandparents that if they knew grandchildren would be this much fun, they would have had them first. I…
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