“Following the April 2011 tornadoes, people from other states showed tremendous compassion to Alabama. They helped us in our own rebuilding. They volunteered their time and their resources. They stood with us in prayer and support. Alabama stands ready to do the same for the people of Oklahoma.” – Alabama Governor Robert Bentley God be … Read more
Today is the second anniversary of one of the worst tornado outbreaks in recorded history. In the space of a few horrible minutes here, there, and yonder, large swaths of my favorite state were destroyed, and hundreds of her citizens perished. Superficially, things look back to normal today. There’s a tree line near where Browns … Read more
Scholar’s Bowl was one of my favorite extracurricular activities in high school. Today, I got to experience it for the first time as a parent. I don’t think anyone played in elementary school when I was growing up, but they do now. I took the day off today and watched Nathan’s team sweep the tournament … Read more