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Thank God for silent heroes! Silent Heroes All Around Us They are all around us. We look the same. We work with them. They attend our churches. We live in their neighborhoods. Our circle of friends includes them. They are both male and female. They are Democrats and Republicans. They are the bold and brave folks who … Continue reading Silent Heroes All Around Us

This week I planned to share a story with you titled “A Pig Walking with a Cane.” It is a softball story about a young boy… wait a minute. You will just have to wait until later to hear this story. I want to share something different. “Don’t do it,” my trusty friend and adviser … Continue reading What a Wonderful World

I am blessed with the gift of luck. It likes to follow me. I would describe these moments, but you don’t want to hear that. Just allow me to tell you the story of my first lucky experience and how I wish it never happened. One year, Santa Claus brought me the ultimate package. I … Continue reading What Goes Around Comes Around

Mama said. So many statements of my youth began with this phrase. Mama said not to do that. Mama said to come on home. Funny how two simple words can be taken for granted for so many years. Two words both loved and dreaded by me. Sometimes her words seemed ridiculous. Many times, those words … Continue reading Mama Said

Men can track the non-verbal sign of animals for days.But when it comes to women, they miss seeing even the basic signs! When I graduated from college, I thought I was the smartest young man in the world. I had completed sixteen years of school. I was an educated fellow. I had my college degree! … Continue reading Things not Taught in School

by ron collins What makes a person cool? I think it begins with the name. Bobby Bones. Tim Tebow. Looks don’t hurt but are not always necessary: see  Drew Carey. Personality is good: See Ryan Seacrest. Clothes and hair certainly play a factor a la The Fonz and Elvis, who had both. I once was … Continue reading When Did I Stop Being Cool?

Ron's list, My late parents were God fearing people who were determined for me to fear him also. They did not make me go to church. My choices were two-fold. Go to church; eat and sleep at their house. Don’t go to church; eat and sleep somewhere else. I enjoyed eating and sleeping at their … Continue reading The Great Eraser in the Sky

by ron collins Ron's list As we enter the week of Easter, I want to share my story of faith. It is and continues to be a journey. Now before you tune me out, yes, there is some humor involved; see marble above, which leads to a funny, but embarrassing story. And my path, like … Continue reading Preview of The Great Eraser in the Sky

Alexa with an Attitudeby ron collins Today, everyone thinks Alexa is all the rage. Hey Alexa, change the channel. Hey Alexa, volume up. Hey Alexa, turn up the heat. Heck Alexa owners, y’all have nothing on the Collins family of the early sixties. We had Alexa back then. Except the name was Ronnie. Hey Ronnie, … Continue reading Alexa with an Attitude

Alexa With An AttitudePreview by Ron Collins Today, everyone thinks Alexa is all the rage. Hey Alexa, change the channel. Hey Alexa, volume up. Hey Alexa, turn up the heat. Heck Alexa owners, y’all have nothing on the Collins family of the early sixties. We had Alexa back then. Except the name was Ronnie. Hey … Continue reading Preview of Alexa With An Attitude