You’ve lived long enough to have heard a bunch of tired cliches and old sayings, I know. One of Andy’s favorites from an old friend is this; “Better hold your holt.” His meaning? Hold your holt…holding on for dear life to your faith in God.

The four gospels not only record the events of what is now known as the first Easter but also bring insight into the emotional impact of those events on the followers of Christ.

I recently celebrated a birthday in the hospital undergoing rigorous therapy for a busted hip. Now I am well, but I can’t whiz through the entrance to airports (like I might be flying) So now, I am older but apparently no wise.

Starla Smith is my new favorite Catholic, but she has refrained from trying to lure me into joining her at St. Teresa’s.

The Tall Onion The big oil tank was painted white and shaped like an Onion. It had a big red flying horse painted on its side.

I received a letter from my lifelong friend, Don Self, recently. I thought so much of his parents, the late Charlie and Lanell Self. They were not only great teachers but two of the finest Christians I have ever known.

Happy Valentine’s Day to you and yours. THE HOTEL BILL An elderly lady decided to give herself a big treat for her significant 70th birthday by staying overnight in one of London’s most expensive hotels.

Dear Next Generation. It’s important to look at the deeper meaning behind Valentine’s Day because there’s a lot more going on besides heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, flowers, and teddy bears.

The Iceman Back in 1943 while the big war (WWII) raged around our world, me and my big brother Gerald were in the ice business.

Once again, tip of the hat (it covers the hole in my hair) to Al Wilburn, my fellow pundit who knows interesting things and interesting people. I know some of you will not understand this message, but I bet you know someone who might.