At age 4, grandson Sean has started playing soccer. He is on a team of 4 year olds in a league of six teams. His first game was quite an experience for him – and those who watched him! (more…)

The name "Anheuser-Busch" is familiar to anyone like me who grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. And not just for beer. (more…)

The devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina in Mobile is visible by the piles of trash in Mobile at the side of streets all over town. (more…)

In a society where everything is dependent on electricity, you sure notice the difference when your power has been off a few days. (more…)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has come under fire for the delayed response to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. My suggestion: let Wal*Mart do it! (more…)

The past couple of days you would have needed some patience if you wanted to get some gas around here. This evening we had some welcome visitors from Kansas. (more…)

When you have a flood, everything that does not survive in water looks for higher ground. Including bugs – all kinds of them. (more…)