Last week I encountered a woman I previously knew; a very attractive successful vice president of a national company.

My wife and I came down off the mountain this weekend and visited “civilization” to engage in the most popular sport in America: leisure shopping.

It is amazing how two people can look at the same consideration and see two distinct things.

Most weeks it is easy to write this column; I find a plethora of news and political stupidity that easily becomes fodder.

Last week I wrote about my trip to Washington, D.C. to celebrate Independence Day with my wife and children.

I am writing this week’s column on Independence Day, aka the 4th of July. I am in Washington, D.C. with my wife and children, having traveled here in our RV to show our kids our nation’s capital and watch the fireworks from the National Mall tonight.

Life in North Georgia is very different than Volusia County.

A Lame Duck is an elected official approaching the end of his tenure, thus making him ineffective.

My Dad turned 71 years old on May 26th.

A year ago I had to quit the greatest job I ever had, teaching at Deltona High School. I remain in touch with my students, continuing to get calls, emails, text messages, and Facebook comments.

Off the beaten path and traveling the back roads of the countryside brings opportunity to cross paths with new people.

On a recent trip from New Smyrna Beach back to North Georgia I departed the comfort and safety of the interstate highway for a back road.

There are days I watch the news with disbelief.

Last weekend we watched patiently to determine the success of the concrete containment dome lowered to the floor of the Gulf of Mexico to stop the oil leak.

When former presidents speak their mind, it is amazing how the media rushes to give credibility to their statements.

During the eight years of the George W. Bush presidency, America changed significantly.