What’s Important to You, Dad?

What’s Important to You, Dad?

Happy Father’s Day, Sons! Last night, I paid a visit to Homestead Hall for another Rory Feek concert. This one was special. It was a celebration of the release of “Gentle Man,” his first album since losing his wife, Joey, to cancer. Rory shared his excitement in a blog post,...Read more
What’s Important to You, Mom?

What’s Important to You, Mom?

Happy Mother’s Day, Daughters! Five Saturdays ago, I had a backup plan when Walker’s ballgame in College Grove got rained out. I drove 19 miles from College Grove Elementary to Marcy Jo’s Mealhouse in Columbia to enjoy the breakfast favorite, country fried steak. It was something I’ve wanted to do...Read more
Thankful to Know God

Thankful to Know God

Happy Thanksgiving, Kids! I inherited from Mimi & Pa this Nelson Deluxe Family Reference Bible (King James Version). It was a gift that Pa received from his Marion Laboratories associates and their spouses when he retired. I will cherish this Bible, because it demonstrates how Mimi & Pa had influenced...Read more
It Was Good for the Soul

It Was Good for the Soul

Happy Labor Day, Kids! The excitement of a group of kids grabbed my attention, so I paused before exiting the gift shop. They rushed to the counter, and, leaning over, they scanned each monitor hanging on the wall looking for that snapshot, an image taken in the blink of an...Read more
Stop & Have a Catch!

Stop & Have a Catch!

Happy Father’s Day, Sons! Colm & Caitriona Kirwan had just performed their song, “Stop,” and I shouted from my bar stool, “Record it,” over the enthusiastic applause from their loyal fans at McNamara’s in Nashville. And, I believe their reply (which I could barely hear over the applause) was, “We’re...Read more
The Chairs of Prayers

The Chairs of Prayers

Happy Mother’s Day, Daughters! While we were dating, one of the kindest things your mother(-in-law) did for me was actually something she did for Mimi (fixing me Gramma Kemp’s chicken & dumplings was very kind too). It was this beautiful needlework of a personal message that we gave her on...Read more
Hope Has Helped Me Cope

Hope Has Helped Me Cope

Good morning, Kids. It’s hard to believe that it’s already been almost five years since we lost Mimi & Pa, and oh, how my life changed five years ago. But, thanks to them, I survived because of a solid foundation of hope that has helped me to cope. I’m thinking...Read more
Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day!

Good morning, Sons. It was an honor to meet Paul Overstreet, a true legend of Nashville’s singer/songwriter community. He was a guest on the Rodeo & Juliet Show at the Franklin Theatre. I told Paul that I appreciate the focus on the family in his music. So much so, that...Read more
Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Good morning, Daughters. I recently discovered some beautiful music by Donna Taggart. The lyrics of her song, “Mom,” wonderfully describe the characteristics of a Godly mother. For example, “… she is a loving angel, tender, tough, & strong, … whose only goal in life is making sure her children will...Read more
I Will Be Here

I Will Be Here

Good morning, Kids. I saw this on Facebook. It’s the lyrics of a song written by Steven Curtis Chapman. I love it – stay together!! Love you all!Dad Check out Steven singing his song! I Will Be Here Tomorrow morning if you wake up,And the sun does not appearI, I...Read more