One of my fellow staffers at Camp Zenith shared this wonderful quote from the wrapper of a Dove Chocolate bar. It reads as follows: Life is not one big to do list. I LOVE that quote. I force myself to do lists weekly in my job, because structure does not come naturally to me at all! I completely prefer spontaneity, if it all possible. Ironically to do lists have become such an engrained part of my weekly existence, I am…
Day #2 at Camp Zenith…. It has been a day of water slides, drama groups, and even a guest band tonight in addition to the rich spiritual food that the campers are receiving. But for me it has been a little different. Last night and today has been a time for interaction with campers and a former exotic dancer as well. Yes I know…I have some explaining to do. In 2009, a book entitled: Scars and Stilettos: The Transformation of an…
The first day of Camp Zenith is officially underway. This marks my fourth year as Head Men’s Counselor for this session. I have a whole crew of college students serving as counselors and volunteer parents filling the role of dorm dad’s. I have a great job as long as there is not a crisis or some unmanageable discipline problem. We have an awesome staff, so that makes it even better. Thus far I have inflated air mattresses, made runs to…
You never know what a day is going to bring… Tonight I sat at the same table during a banquet with Texas State Senator Wendy Davis. Senator Davis, a Harvard Law School graduate, served on the Ft. Worth city council for many years before being elected to the Texas Senate in 2008. She is a very personable lady. She was the guest speaker this evening for a law enforcement related conference being held in Granbury this weekend. My background as…
My friend and colleague Dan Bouchelle will remain, in my estimation, a preacher’s preacher. I first became acquainted with Dan when both us began a doctoral program together ten years ago almost to the day. When I began the program, I was concerned that the cohort would be comprised of stuffy, humorless and whiny ministers. My fears were unjustified. Dan has a sense of humor that no one will ever replicate and our fellow students were as twisted as I…
I really do prefer the path of least resistance. I never was the student naturally inclined to take advanced placement courses, or do any work that was not required. My 5th grade teacher forced me to take the so called optional challenge spelling test every week. I prefer to accomplish my feats the easiest way possible. This week I was introduced to the North Yungas Road in Bolivia. It is also commonly referred to as: El Camino de la Muerte,…
My favorite Jeff Foxworthy redneck joke has always been the one about the man who is walking to school with his little boy because both of them are in the same grade. All three of my boys like Jeff Foxworthy, but none of them have ever seen the humor in that particular joke. I think deep down there was a deep seated fear that such a scenario might actually come true. Their concern may have been justified… Randall is taking…
How fitting. L. G. Lacy’s funeral service was held in Ft. Worth last Friday. Mr. Lacy, a veteran of World War II, was buried with full military honors Friday afternoon following a very moving service honoring his life. I make no excuses. I am more than just a little partial to the veterans of World War II. Mr. Lacy’s military service mirrored the integrity and dedication that is so characteristic of members of the Greatest Generation. He served as Chief…
Driving to town to eat breakfast at 6:30 every Tuesday morning is a stretch for me. Tuesday is technically my “Monday”, so it is always a very full day. I joined the Optimist Club of Granbury almost 6 years ago, so most Tuesdays I try to get in gear a little earlier than usual. I was a Rotarian prior to moving to Granbury, but was drawn to The Optimist Club here because of the emphasis placed on serving children in…
Jordan Spieth is my hero of the week. The 16 year old Dallas high school student made professional golf headlines this week when he made the cut at the HP Byron Nelson Championship. Only last week he was playing in the state high school golf championship. Spieth came within a few strokes of the lead Sunday afternoon before finishing his final round at two over par for a #16 spot. He charmed the galleries and seasoned pro golfers alike over…