I was looking at my site and realized it has been over a month since I last posted a blog. Been pretty busy with the starting of school and such. But, the last few days have caused me to have a few random thoughts on a number of subjects, some totally unrelated to others about life, health, priorities, and the difference age (or I guess it is that, may be just me) makes in some of these. So, with not much forethought and very little planning here goes.

1. I could really go the rest of my life without watching another NFL football game and not feel deprived, especially if the players continue to disrespect our nation as a whole like has been happening.
2. Having good health or loved ones having good health is pretty high up on my list of “wishes” for the next few years if the Lord blesses me with continuing to live.
3. I pray that my grand baby in waiting is born healthy with 10 fingers, 10 toes, a great brain, and among her first words will be “Pa!”
4. The old adage of Mark Twain saying “Everybody talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it!” rang true for Texas and Florida in the past few days. Thankful that we did not have any major damage around here but so sorry for all of the people who were impacted by Harvey and Irma. Massive amounts of damage that will take years to heal.
5. Mankind can think that we control of lots of stuff but when it comes to the really big stuff, God still is in control and though we certainly don’t understand why things happen like they do, we should at least acknowledge His omnipotence. I believe when he said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: I AM has sent me to you.” has not changed in the last few thousand years or so.
6. I got to visit with a long time and great friend for a few minutes last night who has had some serious health issues in the last few weeks. Glad I stopped by and realized again, friends, family, loved ones and relationships are among the most important parts of life.  Most of the other stuff is just that – stuff.
7. Traffic on I-10 when people are fleeing ahead of a storm and returning after the storm passes is unbelievable.  Needs to be about 8 lanes wide with lots of gas stations at every exit with gas available.
8. Athletics is not nearly as high up on my list of priorities as it used to be. In fact, except for a good bit of interest in watching FSU if they are on TV, I can honestly say I could go for a long time without watching sports on TV or in person. Would rather read a good book or catch mess of bream in Holmes Creek.
9. ESPN is now a network for political hacks from the far left, not sports.
10. I continue to be amazed at how some people have lived to be older than a tadpole when they do some of the stupid stuff I have seen and/or say some of the stupid stuff they say.  Just one example from a couple of days ago – A person was quoted as saying this was the worst time to be alive in the history of mankind with Donald Trump as the President. Reckon this poor idiot has never read any history of the world including the plagues of Europe, about either of the World Wars, Normandy and D-Day, the brutality of many empires of the ancient world, Stalin and the killing of millions, and on and on and on.

Anyway, as I said, just random thoughts from the last few days. Hope you all have a great rest of the week and weekend.

Last thoughts – Working hard on the next book with an editor right now. Will post another excerpt in the next few days.