Who in the world???

Can you guess who these guys are?
 

RIP, Andy

I grew up on Andy Griffith right in the middle of Mayberry, USA. My hometown was so much like Mayberry that I've always believed that sleepy little place reflected much of what our community building work in the inner city aimed to achieve, but with a lot more cultural and ethnic diversity. So, I post my favorite episode of The Andy Griffith Show in memory of Andy who passed away earlier
this week.

 

Hard, wise counsel

Sometimes we make things harder than they need to be. Changing behavior may be hard, but possibly really worth every effort. Then again, relax and enjoy a laugh!

Can we all lighten up a bit? Like this? (reprise)

Can we all lighten up a bit? Like this!

Owen hammers the ball!

Baseball is good!

Indulge a granddad who loves baseball, but grandsons even more!

Owen and Wyatt had a good day at their respective ball parks on Saturday. I was lucky enough to make both games!

Had to post some of what I saw. You'll hear me going bonkers over both of them!

Kids and trees. . .

What is it about kids and trees? 

You know, climbing trees almost instinctively? 

And, what is it about little brothers trying to come behind big brothers no matter what the subject or assignment?

What is it about kids anyway? 

Sadly, some inner city neighborhoods make it very difficult for children to play outside or to climb in the trees. 

Homes stand abandoned.

Community code standards regulating health and safety go unenforced.

Criminal activity seems out of control. 

In some cases regular, dependable nutrition presents very real health challenges to children and their parents. 

Still, kids try to climb trees!  Little brothers and sisters try their best to keep up with their older siblings. 

I have this theory that the more kids you observe climbing trees the healthier the neighborhood! 

[Pictured here at the top, Owen and little brother, Henry!  Amazing boys, if I do say so myself!]

Sing it, Mr. President!

Look closely!

Fun cartoon from my friend, Rev. Eric Folkerth, Senior Minister at Northaven United Methodist Church in Dallas!

POTUS sings Al Green!!!

Forget partisan issues and perspectives.  Just enjoy the fun and the humanity! 

Long day?

Ever feel like this? Maybe after a short night followed by a long day? Or, just in general?


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Nature's revenge!