If you did not read part one click here:A young college-age student was returning home from dropping her little sister off at school, when she could not avoid hitting a 7 year old pedestrian who darted out in front of her 1970's era Chevrolet Impala. Only when I became an adult did I really begin … Continue reading My Turning Point part II
Author: Scott McCown
Turning Point
May 15, 1974 was a turning point in my life. That Wednesday literally changed not only the summer of my seventh year, but when combined with the day and weeks that followed played a major impact on making me who I am. The anniversary of that day came and went this past Friday, I spent … Continue reading Turning Point
Top Ten Realities of 2009
From the Home Office in Oakman, Alabama . . .10. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave.9. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.8. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3.7. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.6. Your reason … Continue reading Top Ten Realities of 2009
Pomp and Circumstance
May 1985, I was where three of our young people here at Parrish are in their lives. Like Jenny, Heather, and Dakota, I was about to walk across a stage and receive that piece of paper I spent my life working for. I had plans, I had dreams, and some of them came about. I … Continue reading Pomp and Circumstance
A Really, Really Big Word
Pnuemonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis. That is one of the longest words in English. Everett Smith coined this word in 1935, he was trying to come up with a word that would be the longest in the English language. His efforts paid off; according to online dictionaries, pnuemonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is a pulmonary disorder caused by inhaling microscopic silicon ash to … Continue reading A Really, Really Big Word
What’s Yours?
First things first -- Happy Birthday, Amy. I am privileged that you call me your husband.Now on to this morning's drive. As I was detouring through Jasper this morning, I began singing without the radio. I was singing one of my favorite hymns -- Nearer, Still Nearer (by Lelia N. Morris, 1898). I love this … Continue reading What’s Yours?
A Fishing Story
This is not about one that got away, although I have a few of those to tell. This is about a deep sea fishing trip from a few years ago. This story is on my mind because I am planning to go out from Destin, FL next month to bring in a Grouper, Amberjack, or … Continue reading A Fishing Story
Marriage Season
I attended Faulkner University as an undergraduate and completed my Bachelors in Bible in 1989. While there many joked about April and May being the month the guys on campus began thinking about what their girlfriends were thinking since the Fall . . . . Marriage. As a minister, I perform a few weddings each … Continue reading Marriage Season
Thank You, Teachers
Today is Teacher Appreciation Day in the US. Accordingly, I would like to take the opportunity to say thanks to:Mrs. Farley (Kindergarten - the picture above is from my Kindergarten promotion at ECS a long time ago. I am on the far left.), Ms. Simon (1st Grade), Miss Lagrone (2nd), Mrs. Ellis (3rd), Mrs. Nelson … Continue reading Thank You, Teachers
A Video Blog
I don't like the still that Blogger chose, but I do not know how to change it :-(Have a fun out there today!Scott
