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Do you play the lottery on a regular basis? If so, you probably know your odds of actually winning the jackpot are extremely poor.
In fact, your odds of getting struck by lightning in a given year (1 in 1,222,000) are actually 11 times greater than your odds of picking the winning numbers for a lottery drawing (1 in 13,983,816)!
Pretty shocking, right? (Please pardon the terrible pun!)
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As you probably know by now, I love well-played instrumental music. I actually love all kinds of music, but growing up watching my dad play his guitar every day really instilled in me a deep love for instrumentals.
The late, great Jerry Reed wrote and performed one of the most popular guitar instrumentals ever. It’s titled “Jerry’s Breakdown” and it has been covered numerous times over the years by some of the world’s most accomplished guitarists. You can see a great example in this previous post.
Today’s video features another performance of this wonderful song, but this one comes with a delightful twist. Watch, and enjoy… [Read more…]
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These days taking a road trip of several hundred miles is no big deal. Simply hit the nearest Interstate highway and you’re on your way.
But back in the early days of automobile travel things weren’t so simple. There were no Interstates connecting distant cities and towns and there were no exits lined with gas stations and fast food restaurants every few miles.
Back in the day, embarking on a long road trip wasn’t for the faint of heart. Today we take motor travel for granted but the folks who decided to hit the road way back when sure didn’t. [Read more…]
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“I’ve had choices, since the day that I was born.” –George Jones (via the song “Choices”)
That line from that song has always resonated with me, because it’s so true.
Our Creator gave each and every one of us the ability to think for ourselves and make our own choices as we live out our lives here on planet Earth. Of course He also gave us the ultimate guidebook to consult as we evaluate the range of choices before us, but we are still completely free to ultimately make our own choices as we see fit. [Read more…]
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If you were around during the 1960s you surely know “The Andy Griffith Show” was one of the most popular series on television during most of that decade.
This timeless production showcased life in small-town America in a humorous, yet respectful way, and the TV audience responded by keeping it in the “Top Ten” during its entire eight season run.
But there was more to this show than just the good-natured humor. There was also plenty of music. [Read more…]