WAREHOUSE
In The Warehouse, we store everything that’s been unloaded from the Content Barges. You can see it all in a glance…and each piece is arranged by delivery date!
March 28, 2023
The U.S. national debt is past $30 trillion dollars…are you curious where some of that money goes?
Intentionally Humble
The practice of becoming humble is one that can really be developed by making use of a simple yet very interesting and rewarding habit to add into your family’s daily life. First, let’s take a moment to discuss the roots of being humble. Because the roots of being humble are all about one thing—other people.
March 23, 2023
On March 23, 1989, a mountain-sized asteroid came within 500,000 miles of colliding with the earth. “On the cosmic scale of things, that was a close call.” Today, March 23 is recognized as “Near Miss Day.” What are some near misses you’ve had of your own?
Influences: Michael McDonald & Billy Preston
Listen as Gordon talks about working with Michael McDonald and why he’s not just recognizable for his playing, but also for his singing. Gordon also goes on to talk about and play Billy Preston—who is often regarded as “The 5th Beatle.” Plus you’ll hear the hilarious story about the time Gordon asked Michael, “Are you some kind of idiot?”
Shoutin’
I drove out of Birmingham a little ways to meet my friend. I watched the interstate give way to pine trees. Pine trees gave way to farmland. Farmland gave way to cattle pastures. Somewhere deep in the sticks, my GPS went to be with the Lord.
The Gift of Dandelions
Dandelions dotted my childhood. When the long Michigan winter began to admit defeat, there were dandelions, spreading their leaves like fingers, flat and broad, across the greening grass with their tiny fists of buds in the middle. Their first spring appearance was signal for my mother to grab a plastic bucket and a long-bladed kitchen knife and head for the yard and meadow to harvest those tender plants and buds for our first batch of dandelion greens.
March 16, 2023
In this Blue Plate, Andy reads from four authors with a distinct writing voice. Can you guess who’s who? You’ll also hear from Monica Earley as we record next month’s Protocol Conversation on name tag etiquette.
Handshaking
In this new series, Chief of Protocol for Air Force Special Operations Monica Earley will lead conversations about accepted codes of behavior in every situation. Protocol Conversation #1: Handshaking
March 7, 2023
Today in history…featuring King Henry VII, Alexander Graham Bell, Dolly Parton, Peyton Manning, and more!
Fried Corn Bread
If there is one thing Bob Woodall knows for SURE, it’s how to fry some corn bread. FRIED CORN BREAD???? That’s right, and you do NOT want to miss this. From a simple recipe passed down from Bob’s grandmother, it’s easy, fast, and delicious. So grab your frying pan right now and get ready to prepare a side that’s fit for any meal!
March 2, 2023
Do you ever think of a question and think…is there even an answer to that? Andy has, and he’s sharing some of his favorite unanswerable questions.
What Do I Do Now?
Over and over again in my life, I’ve noticed that when I didn’t know what to do, I usually did nothing. I didn’t intend to do nothing. I knew “nothing” wasn’t the answer. But often, the ultimate outcome of not knowing what to do…was nothing. However, Jones gave me an answer for what to do when I didn’t know where to start, and here it is—for you.