WING MEN

During World War II, my grandfather, James Aaron Swindle (Papa James), was a bomber pilot who flew numerous missions over occupied Europe and the Reich. During those missions, many of his fellow pilots would not return. It was a reality in 1944. But, for those pilots...

A TIME FOR THANKSGIVING

The holidays affect people in different ways. Some experiences are good, some are challenging, and some are just like other days of the year. I have struggled with the holidays for many years. I have never been able to pinpoint the reason. But, I am making steady...

GUN VIOLENCE AND GUN OWNERSHIP

Gun violence against innocent and unarmed victims has seemingly escalated in the past few years. You may notice that these vile and evil men do not seek victims who may be in a position to defend themselves. Mentally ill or not, they target people who have no chance...

GRATITUDE

GRATITUDE. I am sitting in a white oak tree in Meriwether County hunting for deer. I just saw a small 8 – point buck too small to harvest this year. What a blessing though. I love to experience the outdoors whenever I get the chance. My gratitude this morning...