Monthly Archives: August 2021

Charlie Watts

Posted on August 24, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

One of my top five favorite songs in the whole world is Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones. The second you hear Keith Richards’ eerie opening guitar riff you know exactly what the song is. It is a dramatic beginning, subtle, with simple … Continue reading →

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We are but a mist

Posted on August 19, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

“Yes I understand, That every life must end, As we sit alone, I know someday we must go, Oh I’m a lucky man, To count on both hands, The ones I love, Some folks just have one, Yeah others they … Continue reading →

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I sent you a truck, a boat, and a helicopter – God

Posted on August 19, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

Greenville County GOP leader Pressley Stutts dies from COVID-19 – The Greenville News (8-19-21) Greenville County Republican Party leader Pressley Stutts died Thursday morning after battling COVID-19 for nearly a month. Stutts’ death was confirmed by Dan Harvell, who represents … Continue reading →

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American Values

Posted on August 18, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

The vast majority of the western world has learned its history and formed its opinions of the Middle East from a book of fables, the Bible and Hollywood movies. You see, Charlton Heston really isn’t Moses and Elizabeth Taylor isn’t … Continue reading →

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Death and Taxes

Posted on August 11, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

“For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.” – John 3:20 I hate giving Donald J. Trump any oxygen but this releasing his tax return thing continues to … Continue reading →

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Faith over Fear

Posted on August 10, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

I heard a lady today from Texas being interviewed about the COVID vaccine and masking. She told the reporter that she wasn’t getting the vaccine and wasn’t going to wear a mask because she had chosen “Faith over fear.” She … Continue reading →

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My response to Sen. Tim Scott

Posted on August 8, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

This is my response to your staff’s email to me. Might I suggest that when they cut and paste a response to use the same size font so it doesn’t look like they are cutting and pasting. 1.       “I know … Continue reading →

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