Ken's e-Pistle February 8, 2023 I had a dear aunt, now departed to glory, who made a trip to New Orleans to visit relatives. It so happened that the trip coincided with the annual celebration of Mardi Gras. As a righteous Presbyterian, she was woefully ignorant of the sights, sounds, smells and general demeanor [...]
Ken's e-Pistle February 1, 2023 I used to drive my sainted mother to distraction when I was a student at UGA. I would often come home for the weekends to work at an Atlanta church. Inevitably, she would want to know what time to expect me. “It depends,” I would reply. “Depends on what?” [...]
Ken's e-Pistle January 25, 2023 I have been told from time to time that my sense of humor makes folk think that I am not serious enough. I suppose that may be true to some extent; perhaps it is my lot in life to be a moderating influence on those who are overly serious. [...]
Ken's e-Pistle January 18, 2023 We celebrated the life of Mac Thomas this past Monday. After hearing many of the stories about her as shared among the family, I am sure that I am the poorer for never having met her. Still, I believe that the day will come when I shall. We call [...]
Ken's e-Pistle January 11, 2023 Years ago, Mark Twain observed, “You can’t depend upon your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” I would add to that comment, “or absent altogether.” I like that because I have seen it so often! When I was young I was accused of having too active an [...]
