It's Just a Thought (Book) http://www.Writing.Com/main/profile.php/blog/jwilliamson That's a decision each of us has to make for ourselves at those times, and I seem to be at odds with my dad on this, though he seems to be slowly accepting, though maybe not agreeing with me on my viewpoint. Dad is 91, and fell about a year ago, breaking his left hip. He had been living independently in a local retirement community. The surgery was ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:13:28 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/741568 This upcoming election, and all the media exposure it's getting, brought a thought to mind within the last couple days, and I hope a lot of other people noticed what I noticed, and do what they can to safeguard our freedoms. The freedoms we enjoy also leave us at risk. Not from outside, like the way Russia invaded the republic of Georgia, but from t...[Read Full Post] Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:41:43 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/613529 It's time to get Joe Nuxhall into the Broadcaster's wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame. I deeply appreciate your support last year. We need to get him onto that final list again, hopefully in the top three this time. Read the following short note, then use the link at the bottom of this post to cast your vote. If you would like to see a short b...[Read Full Post] Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:57:02 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/605814 A Jericho Update To those of you who have read my earlier comments about the CBS series Jericho (see blog entries 4 and 5), I have an update for you. CBS has cancelled the show again. The final broadcast TV episode airs this coming Tuesday, March 25th. HOWEVER - there is still hope - a move. For those of you who are interested, whether you’v...[Read Full Post] Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:44:05 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/575323 I promised an update after Major League Baseball’s Ford Frick award winner was announced this month. That time has come. The award winner was announced on the 19th. It was Dave Niehaus, the broadcaster for the Seattle Mariners for the last 31 years. If the award were based strictly on the public voting record, Joe would have had it hands down with ...[Read Full Post] Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:24:59 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/569409 On the NBC evening news one day last week, they told the story of a mother and daughter who had fled Afghanistan a while back and come to the United States. What makes this such a notable event is how strongly they feel about the U.S. and what it should mean to the rest of us. I don’t remember their names, but that’s not important here. Wha...[Read Full Post] Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:04:05 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/561974 After posting my recent entry about Tony Michaels, I received an email from him with an update that needed to be shared with all of you ASAP. Please check out the website I listed in that article as soon as possible. Tony has changed jobs and he didn’t expect the website to still be up and running this long. Secondly, please pray for Tony. He ha...[Read Full Post] Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:29:13 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/555708 For those Christians who would like to have some reinforcement and encouragement for our values, and others who would like to know more about a Christian’s thoughts about and approach to the events of daily life, below is one site you should definitely check out. Tony Michaels was a news director, sports director and morning radio personality on C...[Read Full Post] Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:49:50 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/555693 For anyone that is interested, or curious: On Thursday, 12/13/2007, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution honoring Joe Nuxhall as a baseball legend, devoted family man and civic-minded individual. And on Friday, 12/14/2007, 33 senators reccommended to the National Baseball Hall of Fame that Joe be admitted. The final decision will be announced...[Read Full Post] Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:29:05 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/555344 Joe Nuxhall was the youngest major league baseball player of all time. His pro career began in 1944 at age 15, with the Cincinnati Reds. He was in the 9th grade. He had to ask permission from the school principal to go to the Opening Day baseball game. But he could pitch with the best of them, and he did. After 16 years on the mound, "Hamilton Joe&...[Read Full Post] Fri, 16 Nov 2007 21:03:50 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/549615