This was written in May 2017 … I am posting it today in celebration of his 92nd birthday … I was new to Atlanta… loved my golf, maybe the friendships the game gifted me above all. Then there was that day in the summer of 1990 when that Series 7 BMW roared up my driveway […]
“Runaway” friends? What could I possibly mean by that?! Friends I’ve fought with … who left me?! Maybe because I was mean to them or maybe just because I needed to change deodorant? No … let me explain.Nancy and I just came home from a week at Runaway Hill on Harbour Island. Our refuge, our love […]
The following is a piece I sent to Nancy’s sister. We’ve shared laughs over the years about those we’ve known who simply always take themselves way too seriously … like this gal here. Camille. We’re at Runaway Hill on Harbor Island. Having dinner at the Landings. A restaurant here owned by a loan shark. Why? So […]
“The Space Between the Notes” is now three years old. Over 100 posts. Thanks to you who have taken time to visit. Allowing me to share intimate thoughts and experiences that I’ve felt were worth sharing. Again my greatest purpose here? To leave these writings for my precious grandchildren. But then my mentor, guru told […]
I read a biblical message every morning. Yesterday the passage entitled, The Power of Silence. Just sitting, doing nothing and allowing a spiritual “message” or two float into your mind. I had an email exchange yesterday with my nephew Scotty. Someone I see infrequently. Today during my “quiet time” he came to me. Thus this. […]
If you’ve read any of this Blog you know I was blessed at age 51 to “uncover” my calling in life … helping people grow. I was fortunate three years ago to meet this 33yr old “kid” from Jackson, MS. “Kid” because I hope Taylor in many ways will always be, yea, a “kid.” Taylor’s a […]
NEVER FORGET YOUR FRIENDS A newlywed young man was sitting on the porch on a humid day, sipping ice tea with his father. As he talked about adult life, marriage, responsibilities, and obligations, the father thoughtfully stirred the ice cubes in his glass and cast a clear, sober look on his Son. “Never forget […]
We met on an airplane in 1989 traveling to an industry convention. “Hi, I’m BB Brown. Where’d you get those glasses?” (They were metal… horn rim. So like BB to notice.)“Where’re ya from?” (BB is always more interested in you than trying to be interesting himself). Turned out we were in both in the life insurance business. We compared […]
I many ways I live an enchanted life. Enough cash, a great family, lots of golf… the amazing people I coach. This week Nancy and I are on Harbor Island. An idyllic two mile square paradise off Eleuthera in the Bahamas. We’ve been coming here the last five years. Will continue to come here for […]
Gary and me. The Not So Odd Couple? … not odd at all. We’ve known each other for a long time. But have really gotten closer in recent years. Both of us excelled in the insurance industry. I’m the “Oscar” … Gary’s the “Felix” in this Not So Odd Couple. Unique.You see I had a […]