[willis] Starting Over

We've heard a lot of talk about change the past couple of years from a political standpoint. However, my approach to change is more personal - and probably long overdue.
 
by L.W. on 06/03/09 at 04:25 AM Comments (2)

[willis] A funny thing happened on the way to the voting booth…

As usual, I got up early and drove to the polling place so that I could get there a few minutes before it opened. Also, as usual, I parked my car on the side of the road and began to walk toward the fire station. On my way there, I noticed a couple of people waving campaign signs, one for Melton and one for Harvey Johnson. The one holdong the Melton sign had a T-shirt to match, and I thought to myself, Wow, he's really into this. I get a little closer to him, and I realize that the person ... read on »
 
by L.W. on 05/05/09 at 09:38 AM Comments (11)

[willis] The Arts Reinvestment Initiative

I got permission from Susan Dobbs of the Mississippi Arts Commission to share this press release with you. If you have an art-related job with a non-profit organization and your job is at risk, or you run a non-profit and you're on the verge of letting go of employees in art-related positions due to a lack of funding, this is for you. Verbatim:

Mississippi Arts Commission Announces Arts Reinvestment Initiative

JACKSON – The Mississippi Arts Commission announces a new grant program, the Arts ... read on »
 
by L.W. on 05/04/09 at 01:49 PM Comments (0)

[willis] WJTV Mentions Nick’s Future Move To Fondren

I saw this today, and I'm thankful that the evening news didn't begin with a report about a robbery or shooting. :)

For nearly 26 years the restaurant has been on Lakeland Drive. The owner says the new location will give him a chance to revamp his business and appeal to a broader customer base. The business will be in the 3000 Fondren building that’s going up now. The development will also include office and retail space. Nick’s Restaurant owner says he was attracted to the area because of a ... read on »
 
by L.W. on 04/21/09 at 07:23 PM Comments (10)

[willis] Genocide Prevention Month

This is from an email I received from The Genocide Education Project:

Today is the first day of Genocide Prevention Month. Remarkably, six genocides have major anniversaries in the month of April - a tragic testament to the international community's inexcusable failure to stop inhuman and barbarous acts. The six include the genocide of the Armenians, the Holocaust, Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur.

While the focus of The Genocide Education Project is studying the Armenia Case (April ... read on »
 
by L.W. on 04/02/09 at 12:27 PM Comments (0)

[willis] Which song was #1 on your birthday?

I found out about this Web site called http://www.joshhosler.biz/ where you can find out which song was at the top of the charts at any time in history - as far back as the 1890's. I decided to look up the number one hit on my birthday, and the song was...
 
by L.W. on 03/12/09 at 08:05 AM Comments (29)

[willis] The Arkansas Secret Holocaust

I heard about this on the radio this morning, and I felt the need to talk about it here because this travesty of justice needs to be publicized more. 21 black teenage boys lost their lives in 1959, and here is part of the horrific story:

It was one of the worst fires in state history, and led to the tragic deaths of the Wrightsville 21.

It still torments Luvenia Lawrence almost 50 years later—and brings her back to the Haven of Rest Cemetery.

(Luvenia Lawrence-Long, Mother of Victim) ...

[willis] Mountain Dew Mouth

ABC's 20/20 is showing a special episode tonight at 9 PM CT called which highlights poverty-stricken children of Appalachia. One of the many issues facing these children is rampant tooth decay and tooth loss. A Kentucky dentist, Dr. Edwin Smith, helps children in his area by offering free dental care in his mobile clinic. Dr. Smith blames a lot of the cavities he sees on excessive Mountain Dew consumption.

Central Appalachia is No. 1 in the nation ... read on »
 
by L.W. on 02/13/09 at 08:05 AM Comments (16)

[willis] People of Color in the Bible

Each Sunday in February, Senior Pastor Adrian D. Ware of The Church Triumphant will be teaching on people of color in the Bible. This is something I am looking forward to because this is a topic that is not discussed frequently enough in the church world. Pastor Ware mentioned that one of the people he will be discussing is Cush, the son of Ham:

Josephus gives an account of the nation of Cush, son of Ham and grandson of Noah: "For of the four sons of Ham, time has not at all hurt the name of ... read on »
 
by L.W. on 01/27/09 at 10:24 AM Comments (4)

[willis] Cheney throws back out while moving

He'll be in a wheelchair during the inauguration. From CNN:

Vice President Dick Cheney will be in a wheelchair during Tuesday's Presidential Inauguration, after pulling a muscle in his back while moving, White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said

"Under his physician's recommendation, the Vice President will be in a wheelchair for the next couple of days, including for tomorrow's inauguration, The Vice President is looking forward to being there for tomorrow's historic inaugural activities," ... read on »
 
by L.W. on 01/19/09 at 07:26 PM Comments (0)