Musings of a Middle Aged BlockHead

  • 10. My Year as a Mighty Falcon

    10. My Year as a Mighty Falcon

    Once in an interview type situation – not for a job, but maybe something with church? I really can’t recall – I was asked to cite an accomplishment of which I was particularly proud.  Even though I have had prouder moments in my life, I went with the first thing that came to my mind,…

  • 9. I Heart NYC! No, really.

    9. I Heart NYC! No, really.

    In the 90’s, there was a series of television commercials for Pace Picante Sauce that became very popular. In these commercials, several cowboy-types, presumably from Texas, would sit around using Pace Picante Sauce as a means to spice up their local chili, bbq, or TexMex dishes; however, there would always be that one bone head…

  • 8. The Cains of Franklin County

    8. The Cains of Franklin County

    Over the past several years, I’ve spent more time than I care to admit tracing my ancestry.  I’m a little embarrassed to admit how addictive it has become.  I’ve come across a lot of interesting facts and stories about the varied branches of my family tree which I’m sharing in a dedicated Facebook Group. However,…

  • 4. Every Armadillo has his Day

    4. Every Armadillo has his Day

    Well, maybe not every armadillo, but the critter-at-large most definitely gets the spotlight each year in May in the small Arkansas town of Hamburg.  Saturday, May 6, marked the 52nd annual celebration of all things Armadillo, and it was serendipity that I was able to be there to witness the occasion.  My folks live in…

  • 1. If not now, when?

    Let’s start at the very beginning, which from what I understand is a very good place to start. From a very early age, I have romanticized what it would be like for me to be an honest-to-God writer.  Even now, when someone asks me what I would want to do if I could suddenly change…