I was about to leave the visitor’s center at Graceland, and I held the door open for a group of four women to exit before me. They all said thank you or said other words of appreciation. The last lady in the group was using one of those walkers with the wheels on the front… Continue reading Elvis Week 2023 – Elvis Makes Friends
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Bulldog Fan Club
When I was in school at Lambuth College, my friends and I enjoyed going to basketball games. The games with our crosstown rival, Union University where always a highlight of the season. Even when either team wasn’t having a good season, both would bring their best games to these matchups making for an exciting contest. … Continue reading Bulldog Fan Club
I was the Lambuth Eagle
During my freshman year of college, someone found out about my time as the Alamo Red Devil in high school. It was natural for them to ask me to help with mascot duties in college. I wasn’t very interested in continuing to do this, but I always aim to please, so I agreed to step… Continue reading I was the Lambuth Eagle
I Was The Red Devil
During my senior year of high school, someone decided that the basketball team needed someone to dress as the team mascot and join the cheerleaders at courtside during the games. I enjoyed going to basketball games and was known for my antics in the crowd during games. I was open to carrying out my high… Continue reading I Was The Red Devil
Megaphone Evangelism
Many years ago, I worked in the lab of a factory. One day, one of my co-workers came in from the shop floor and asked if I had met the new guy. When I told him I had not, he came up to me and grabbed my hand to shake it, acting like he was… Continue reading Megaphone Evangelism
First Time Out with the Guys
It was January of 1978 and I was a sophomore in high school. One of my closest friends had just turned 16 and had his driver’s license. Another friend had his permit and a car. The guys were ready to get out for the first time on our own. I told my parents that we… Continue reading First Time Out with the Guys
Movie Decisions
It was late 1979 and I was a senior in high school. Most weekends my buddies and I decided to go to the movies and there were a couple of films that we were considering. I was driving so I took the lead in deciding we would go to see Apocalypse Now. It had been… Continue reading Movie Decisions
Elvis Double Feature
Elvis Presley’s last feature films that weren’t concert films were released in 1969. Some people probably think I’ve seen a lot of Elvis movies in theaters. I only remember going to the theater once to see any of these films. I don’t remember exactly when this happened, but my Aunt Della took me and her… Continue reading Elvis Double Feature
Gigantic Popcorn
When I was in high school, my friends and I went to the movies a lot. Almost every weekend, we went to see something. Part of this experience was getting popcorn and a soft drink. I liked getting the biggest popcorn and drink they offered. This was in the days before they had the combo… Continue reading Gigantic Popcorn
The Backroads of South Carolina
On our recent cruise, we traveled into South Carolina to get to the port in Charleston. It’s common for us to use our GPS to navigate our trips and this one was no different. While it is more desirable to take as many major roads as possible, GPS software will usually take you through some… Continue reading The Backroads of South Carolina