One of the greatest men I expect ever to know, my maternal grandfather, Walter F. Williams, Jr., died in Houston, TX, in August, 2008. He was 91 years old, and it was time for him to go and be with Jesus. His death was a sacred, beautiful thing to be a witness to. I miss [...]
It’s officially spring, but yesterday we had a snowstorm blow through. A “blizzard warning” was officially called, so most offices closed for the day. I think we got at least twelve inches, maybe a bit more. I snapped a few photos heading out the door this morning.
Okay, okay I give. I’ll post. I’m a little behind in blogland. Or a lot behind. I haven’t blogged since the great pumpkin contest. I have been telling folks “I’ll put pics of this on the blog as soon as I get home” for some time, like since August. And now it’s become an almost [...]
A Lament for Mushroom Boulder Yonder lies the great hewn behemoth, Cut from created foundations For the ticklish tuggings on thy great belly, Scoops and pockets sloughed the desperate hands and feet That sought purchase on your crimpy facets. Alas, ancient artifacts! Sever the path which leads to your boastful girth! You are cut off [...]
Recently Thomas posted a few things about raising boys. As a follow up, I want to post the following account taken from the autobiography of John G. Paton, a 19th century missionary to the New Hebrides. I cried when I first heard this read a few years ago, and it still makes my eyes burn [...]
I mentioned previously that over Christmas Annie and I were blessed to stay the night with my Granny, who lives in Munday, Texas. This is my dad’s mom, and in February she turned 90 years old. She has done great genealogical work on the Phillips and Redell families, so not knowing much myself, I was [...]