Author: Buddy McElhannon
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The Georgia Peach and the Time Lord
My wife calls me her “Time Lord.” I hate to be late. Let’s just say I am passionate about punctuality. I like to plan ahead; she adores spontaneity. I have pre-printed checklists; she is more of a spur-of-the-moment kind of person. I help her make her appointments ON TIME! She helps me to slow down…
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A Rendezvous with Rosa
We arrived on time for our divine appointment — we just didn’t realize we had one. My wife and I decided to spend a few days in St. Augustine, Florida, touring the historical sites, exploring the eclectic shops and boutiques, and sampling the local cuisine. An arts festival was in full bloom and artists were…
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Avoiding the Chainsaw-Toting Mama – A Mother’s Day Reflection
A recent email from my favorite tool equipment company has suggested that Moms want to get their yard-work done quickly and get back to what truly matters, family. Moms, so says the email, deserve the very best. The headline of the ad-mail reads “Dear MOM, Happy Mother’s Day. Love, STIHL.” The implication being that lightweight,…
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Life Lessons I Have Learned from My Children
Wait a minute! I’m the father. I’m the grandfather. I’m the one that is supposed to be the role model, the one leaving a legacy. Then why in the name of ancestral protocol am I the one learning life lessons from my own children? Yes, this father has indeed garnered a powerful lesson from…
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An Easter Greeting
Friends, I hope everyone is having a Happy Easter. I thought I’d share one more Easter memory to complement my last post, “Daddy’s Easter Basket.” It’s a memory from Good Friday, 1978. Driving along I-20 near Atlanta, listening to a Christian radio station, I heard the DJ introduce a new album titled The Lord’s Supper by…
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Daddy’s Easter Basket
I saw a bumper sticker recently that read, “If you really believe Jesus rose from the dead, inform your face.” Christians are the Resurrection people and joy should be the hallmark of our lives. If not, we may need to prayerfully evaluate our relationship with the Lord. I know I have had to do that…
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Mastering Sportsmanship
The 2019 Masters Golf Tournament starts this week. It is here, at this “tradition like no other” golf tournament, where courtesy and respect permeate the atmosphere. Players, patrons, and even the sports announcers are expected to observe traditional forms of etiquette and display respectful behavior. Rowdiness, in any form, is a big no-no and risks…
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Retirement 102
In my last post, Retirement 101, I emphasized the need to make a smooth transition to Retirement and the importance of waking up each morning with a purpose. In this post, Retirement 102, I’d like to expand on that idea and urge you to take time to reflect on the “benefits” of retirement and the…
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Retirement 101
Earlier this year, a good friend of mine retired. Having made that same decision four years ago, I called to offer, at no charge, my unsolicited, been-there-done-that advice as his retirement adviser. I thought I heard an appreciative response on the other end of the phone. Or was it a skeptical chuckle? Regardless, I proceeded…
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