Stories of Life

I’m inspired by the stories of life…yours, mine, all of ‘em…they’re the music of life. For lotsa years, I simply wrote my interpretations of those influences purely for my eyes and ears…sort of a personal journal of life’s revelations. One day I grabbed my guitar and figured to take some of those puppies to various jams-n-pickin’ parties, throw ‘em up on the wall of public opinion…danged if some of ‘em didn’t stick.

In the lovin’ hands of our Father, as He conducts the perfect and grand orchestration of life, you and I get to play an integral part in His glorious and beautiful songs…what a blessing! I know there are better pickers-n-singers out there…better songwriters too. But ya know?…I don’t believe there’s anybody anywhere who can tell their story better’n them, your story better’n you, or mine better’n me…so here we go. Welcome to a simple collection of life stories…from the vantage point of Music Mountain.

SPINACH

Bein’ Jeniece’s husband taught me many things: life is a journey, not a destination…sometimes she doesn’t want me to ‘fix it’, just understand it…how to enter into her world…’fine’ is a grade of sandpaper, not a feeling…it’s okay to cry. … Continue reading

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SWEET POTATO PIE

Thanksgiving and Christmas are the two days of the year when I eat whatever I want. Just to clarify…if it’s homemade it’s gonna get deposited. My favorite cheatin’ pie is a buttermilk pie…if there’s one within a two block area … Continue reading

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QUACKERY

Ya know?…nothing creates an atmosphere for healing like a body that wants to be healed…a mind that wants to be renewed…a child that wants to be taught…a spirit that wants to follow. Jeniece is all of that-n-more…she not only wants … Continue reading

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YOU’RE WELCOME

On a personal note, I’m having the time of my life! Y’all are allowing me to spend all my time with my most favorite person in the world. I’m somewhat prejudiced when it comes to that little girl…my Dad calls … Continue reading

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Dud

My momma’s second daddy’s name was Dud ‘don’t call me Grandpa’ Burns. He was a bone-a-fide farmer too, complete with a big ol’ barn, tractors, combines, plows, chickens, dogs, cats, rats, mice, horses, pigs, goats, donkeys, cattle…the whole kit-n-kabootle. I … Continue reading

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FiSHIN’

Hopped in the chair today ready for some listenin’…fell flat asleep! But I did wake up in time to read-n-hear a few things. Ever had someone give you their opinion?…sorta like ‘you shoulda done it like this’…’I would’ve done it … Continue reading

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NO REGRETS

I’m completely whacked about this National Champion Texas Longhorn title I’ll be wearin’ very soon on every stitch of clothing I have. Seriously, it’s fun as heck to experience it for the third time…yep, I was here for the 69-n-70 … Continue reading

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WORDS

I’ve written to you so many times now…just a bunch a words I guess…tryin’ to convey ‘thank you’ for this privilege to share our journey with you, our Family of faith. “And God has appointed in the church first apostles, … Continue reading

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BEAN COOKER

Life is an incredible journey y’all!! I mean…would you’ve ever thought that no matter where we are…mentally, spiritually, physically, emotionally…we’re all right where we’re supposed to be…right where God wants us to be…the exact piece of clay…for this very moment? … Continue reading

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SPEWIN’

There used to be a black light poster when I was in college…it was a paintin’ of two skinny ol’ vultures sittin’ on a cactus in the blazin’ sun with slobber drippin’ off their mouths and heads hangin’ well below … Continue reading

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