Tornadoes

Fortunately, no houses actually blew away, but there was quite a bit of damage last Saturday as not one, not two, but THREE tornadoes hit my small city of Vicksburg, Mississippi. 

For the most part, we have really been spared in the tornado department since the big one hit in December of 1953. I would think that one would be headed right for us, only to have it go above us or dissipate before it got to us. And, believe me, I have been thankful for that. And I am beyond grateful for the fact that no lives were lost this time. 

It looks like we might be in for another round of bad weather and possible tornadoes tomorrow. Everyone be weather aware and do what it takes to stay as safe as possible. We can replace the homes and businesses. We can plant more trees. What we can't get is another YOU.  

Petty

Alas, I am not talking about this guy (RIP Tom Petty). I am talking about petty people. Is anyone else tired of this seemingly endless attitude? The "If things don't go my way, I am going to take my toys and go home." mentality? An automatic reaction of spitefulness when faced with a decision that does not go in one's particular favor? The "I am going to do what I can to sabotage your efforts" frame of mind? 

I know I a guilty of this sometimes. In today's world, it can be hard not to be petty. Difficult not to react to circumstances. And, sometimes, occasions practically scream for a less than gracious response. The hard part is making the effort to rise above the urge to be petty. There are days when I fight the urge more times than I like to admit. 

Faced with a show of pettiness from someone else, I have to make a choice. And I pray that my choice is this:

To Tell The Truth

March was a very difficult month for me. My friend Mary Alice passed away from cancer at age 57. A few days later, my 64-year-old stepbrother died after being severely burned while at work. Add normal stresses of multiple health issues and chronic fatigue and I had gotten to the point where I could not really focus on much of anything. 

As I was surfing my FireTV for something mindless to watch, I came across some 1961 episodes of an old game show. To Tell the Truth, was a favorite of my mother's way back when. I can remember watching it with her as a child in Russum, Mississippi. Tom Poston, Kitty Carlisle, Orson Bean, and Peggy Cass were regulars by the time I was old enough to remember the show. 

I decided to watch the first episode, just for kicks. It was quite a hoot to see a young Betty White, Johnny Carson, and Don Ameche. This show was just the ticket for mindless entertainment and some laughs during a difficult time. Most of the contestants were very well coached and fooled me at least half of the time. Even the commercials are a hoot, especially the ones for Anacin and Dristan. This one cracked me up. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmk6kCNRCo0

If you need a dose of mindless fun, go check out, To Tell The Truth on Amazon Prime Video and see if you can tell who the REAL __________ is!