Y’all? I … * * sigh * * I don’t want to say that I’m speechless — because, then, obviously I wouldn’t be. If I said I was, that is. I’m not. Speechless. That is. Not only that, but I don’t want to give the wrong impression as to why I might be. … But, I popped by a couple of my usual haunts and found this pic here & there. Meet Joanna Jepson, Anglican priest. Kidding aside. We were... Read more

From the site — The generic restaurant chains and fast food outlets continue to choke the life out of the small “Mom and Pop” establishments we have grown to love so much. I am sad to report that some of our favorite places have closed their doors forever. But that bad news leaves us feeling anything but deflated. More than ever before, I urge you all to join us in our quest to support, promote, and protect the small, locally-owned... Read more

Here’s a little story about the visit of an Elvis impersonator to an English Cathedral (whose Canon has a sort of unfortunate name). Truro Cathedral is hoping to boost its congregation by enlisting the aid of an Elvis impersonator. The special event, featuring Elvis’ gospel songs, follows line dancing and jazz sessions in the cathedral. Just in case you’re wondering what the Bishop might think of this. Here’s a pic of the bishop …Well … I’m not sure. Here’s what... Read more

About those vacation books … It turns out I HAD read Wuthering Heights before … at least once! It only took 20 pages or so to confirm the suspicion. Oh well, third time’s a charm. I remember a few years ago when I was lying in bed ploughing through Cold Sassy Tree. After a while I said, “You know, hon, I think I’ve read this before … in fact, I’m sure of it.” My wife said, “Do you think I... Read more

What salt is for any food, humility is for every virtue. To acquire it, a man must always think of himself with contrition, self-belittlement and painful salf-judgment. But if we acquire it, it will make us sons of God. Let us love silence till the world is made to die in our hearts. Let us always remember death, and in this thought draw near to God in our heart–and the pleasures of this world will have our scorn. Walk before... Read more

HT: THUNDERSTRUCKMeanwhile, for some really good stuff on Orthodoxy … GO HERE! Read more

OCEAN ISLE – Sitting on the porch and watching the waves roll in … A military helicopter just flew over, down the coastline. You could see the men in battle fatigues sitting in the open windows … Israel’s pounding Lebanon; North Korea’s acting badly … Nations are taking sides … talking, Talking & TALKING. Meanwhile, Ken & Barbie’s extended family (pictured here) sit calmly in front of the lighthouse. Last week, on opening night, the Huneycutts sat fourth row from... Read more

Dawn put up a pic of the moon from the other night up near NYC. Welp, here’s the same orange sphere down on the coast of North Carolina. Read more

When our Tuesday morning Bible Study group decided to tackle St Paul’s Epistle to the Romans, the question came up: What, exactly, is “grace?” You might ask, what kind of Christian would ask something like that? Uh, that would be me. No doubt due to lack of diligence, I was unable to concretely and succinctly define this essential element of the Christian Faith for the group. This is not to say that I have not experienced it. (I could offer... Read more

This vacation, thus far, I’ve read the curious incident of the dog in the night-time — an excellent read about an autistic adolescent detective. Last week, in my hometown of Albemarle, NC (made famous by American Idol contestant, Kellie Pickler), the Walmart book offerings were slim to depressing. Oh sure, you could buy Rapture-Fiction and other barn burners from the likes of Joel Osteen and Rick Warren … OR … You could opt for Willie Nelson’s The Tao of Willie.... Read more