The following is a speech given by Matt Dobson at Jay High School’s recent Veteran’s Day Program: This morning you have the fortunate opportunity of getting out of class and coming to this assembly program. But even more than that, this morning we all have the opportunity to pay tribute to our Veterans. Veterans Day […]
Before I wore the Garnet and Gold as a Florida State athlete, I was a well-grounded Alabama Crimson Tide Fan. As a kid growing up in the 70s, I knew what Saturdays were for—Bugs Bunny cartoons in the morning and Alabama Football in the afternoon. I once saw Alabama and LSU play football in 1980. […]
A mother of seven-year old twins had been dealing with their squabbling all day and she’d finally had enough. After pulling them apart, she said, “How would you feel if Daddy and I argued like that?” Her son replied, “But you and Daddy chose each other. We had no choice!” Every well-meaning parent […]
Two great minds from America’s past had takes on the U.S. Congress and those that represent our interests in Washington: “The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesn’t get worse every time Congress meets.”—Will Rogers; “Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat […]
In the 1970s there was a popular T.V. series titled, “The Waltons”. It aired 210 episodes over a period of nine (9) seasons. Much of its popularity was attributed to the practical life lessons that were applied to everyday living. The stories took place on Walton’s Mountain, a fictional town set in the Blue […]
One of the first verses a child should learn when they attend Sunday School is “Be kind to one another…” (Eph. 4:32). It’s good for children to learn this early; for all of us are born with a selfish streak running down our backs. Unfortunately, some kids are never taken to Sunday School and some […]
A man was admiring a picture on his physician’s wall, when the doctor came up from behind and mentioned, “That’s my mother and her dog.” “She’s attractive,” the man said. “She’s more like a friend really. I miss her.” “She’s no longer alive?” he asked. “No. But my mother is.” Some people regard pets as […]
What does the Bible and business have to do with each other? This might seem like an unlikely combination. But if you were to read the Bible, pick out the verses related to “profit and loss”, you would once again find the Bible is not silent on subjects that affect our lives. In every […]
The older I get, the more philosophical I become. But I’ve always been interested in the meaning behind short, quip phrases people pass on to one another. I once heard someone say, “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing”. Everyone needs to evaluate their priorities in life; more than once. […]
When I worked for the Poarch Creek Indians in Alabama I was the Wellness and Activities Director. It fascinated me to learn their culture and history. Each week was a learning experience. And I especially enjoyed the Summer Education Program where the children were taught their native language and other facts about their culture. I […]
