by Mark | Mar 1, 2022 | Family
A number of new neighbors have moved into our neighborhood and, with the number of houses for sale, more will be moving in. I long to be a good neighbor and to live in a friendly and giving community. I started thinking about ways we could introduce ourselves and...
by Mark | Oct 12, 2021 | Misc
Based on an informal survey of some of the neighborhood, very few of us are from Spring Hill. I moved to the Nashville area in 2004. After moving here last year, I’ve tried to learn a few things about the town we call home. Duplex Road Has Nothing to Do with...
by Mark | Dec 31, 2013 | Music
I want my heart to be prepared for the new year—not just day one, but all of the days. Songs often help me thoughtfully and emotionally engage in a task or new venture. Here are my top ten songs to listen to to prepare for the next 365 days. Link to my Spotify...
by Mark | Jun 14, 2012 | Misc
Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family, posed a great question on his blog yesterday.If you could turn back the clock and spend one last day with your father, what would you do?If your dad is still living, what would be the ideal way to enjoy his company?If...
by Mark | May 15, 2012 | Misc
Download the Discussion Guide here.This month, Fox Movie Channel is featuring Horton Hears a Who based on Dr. Seuss’ classic children’s story. (See local listings)Before the DVD released, 20th Century Fox asked me to write a family discussion guide...
by Mark | May 1, 2012 | Misc
This past weekend, Bryce Harper made the record books when he became one of the youngest players to play in Major League Baseball. For the past few years, he has been the game’s most anticipated recruit—explosive bat, a rocket for an arm, and the swagger of a...
by Mark | Apr 27, 2012 | Misc
Steve Taylor is a big man. He’s tall. He plays a big instrument—trombone. And he dreams big dreams.I became a fan of Steve’s long ago when Sparrow Records released Meltdown. The songs “Sin for a Season” and “Baby Doe” haunt me as...
by Mark | Apr 25, 2012 | Misc
The Who immortalized the question in song. Rapt movie audiences asked the question of a young man for the first 30 minutes of The Bourne Identity. Every human looks in the mirror at some point and asks himself or herself the question. Asking the question is as natural...
by Mark | Apr 24, 2012 | Misc
Will Enlow and Elliott Fenton are now brother Eagle Scouts. I was given the privilege of issuing the Eagle’s Charge—a short speech followed by the Eagle Scout Pledge. Here is the text from my presentation. Portions were drawn from other Eagle Scout Courts of...
by Mark | Apr 20, 2012 | Misc
My son, Michael graduates from high school this year. The graduation festivities begin to fall like dominoes beginning tonight. As I’ve thought about graduation, these movies have come to mind.Mr. Holland’s Opus[Amazon]There are graduation scenes at the...
