Property for Sale: Perfect!
The property on Monteagle Mountain is a beautiful and very private place, 50% wooded and with three hills, one having a 30 mile view to the south. The total acreage is 20.22 (hectares = 8.19). Click here for details of the perfect getaway or secluded living alternative.

Philosophical
I have begun adding many philosophical items to my website. Given many circumstances I have experienced over the years, I have been trying to articulate an evaluation of the "why" of things, as well as of the important matters we should all consider.

While much of this has been completed and added to my website, I realize that there is substantially more that I want to evaluate and articulate, so I expect this will take a rather long time to complete.

One key thought gives rise to the photo of my feet: namely, the proverb quoted on the banner above, so put your feet up and do not chase stupid fantasies.

Humor: Laughter is the Best Medicine
So many funny things... and not enough time to enjoy them all. For a small selection which will be expanded over time, click here. For Election 2008 humor, click here.

The Lakehouse
I have found the family house on Lake Cherokee in eastern Tennessee to be a wonderful refuge.

In fact, many of my website updates have occurred while lounging on the front deck and looking at the water.

It is such a relaxing place and affords me time to reflect on what is really important. Click here for the unsecured area devoted to the lake house.

Receiving Forgiveness
Forgiveness offered is not the same as forgiveness received. The capacity to receive forgiveness comes only from a genuine change from what was wrong to what is right -- demonstrated in actions. Otherwise, it's just words.

Only one person has genuinely sought and received my forgiveness. It took her 21 years, and she demonstrated sincerity in the only actions available at the time.

Over time, the ability to act and demonstrate sincerity will be lost... as may be the chance to ever receive forgiveness.

There is only one life to embrace. If we regret the lost gifts of LIFE we failed to embrace, then what's left is to ensure those who remain important in our lives never have cause to also need to forgive us.

David's Pages
I have installed a few new personal pages and will be expanding the philosophical, political, and personal aspects as times allows.

This area includes an index of items both secured and unsecured. Click here for my personal area.

My Girls
As I began 2009, I paused and wondered how quickly the girls have grown, and how mature they have become. Now Hannah is about to begin college.

Both Hannah and Alexandra are studying Spanish along with the normal curriculum for their high school courses. Hannah will continue this on into her college curriculum. This was the one thing I insisted they include in their education, so as to become fluent in Spanish -- an achievement I have not made myself.

Alexandra has been doing well in recent years in her schoolwork and I am proud of her effort. She also is about to receive her driver's license and I have purchased a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport (2 door) to be her first vehicle. I know this is a big thing at this time of her life. It was for me (so long ago) and was for Hannah as well.

Soon I will help Hannah move her things to her college dorm room. This will be a new time and may she always treasure the memories that she will have of this time of her life.

Granny
My father's mother seems to doing well in the assisted living facility in Chattanooga. She seems to have fun and be well established in her routine at the center, enjoying many of the activities designed for the seniors who live there.

While she has fallen and injured herself a number of times, her spirits are good and she is still somewhat self-sufficient. I pray she continues to function for a long time without need for much assistance.

Mammaw's Passing
My mother's mother had a significant surgery at the age of 92 last year, and she recovered rapidly. Yet the cancer returned and in the last few weeks of her life, she also broke her hip. She spent the final days of her life in her home, and passed peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2009 at 3:30 pm CDT. We buried her on Monday, April 27 at 2 pm in Huntsville, Alabama. As time permits, I will include a tribute to her on this website.