1) These come in no particular order. If you would
like to add something to this list, please let me know.
2) Hug someone. Every single day.
3) Honor women like Jesus and Paul would.
4) Go enjoy some "French Fried" taters
with your burger, even if it is a veggie burger.
5) Some part of every holiday should be used to honor
what that holiday stands for.
6) If you look in the mirror and you are not
satisfied with something you see (inside or outside), it's your choice.
7) Cats love YouTube also. Fish, birds, squirrels,
and even the commercials.
8) Gift someone with an experience not just an
object.
9) Control your temper. All. The. Time.
10)A drink or two , or quite a few truly won't
solve much at all.
11)When you go to the rental car counter, make you
sure walk out with the keys to the big truck. Be sure to let the lady drive it
as well.
12)Eat your vegetables. You only get one chance on
Earth, so eat some vegetables.
13)Get off the couch and take a hike. Seriously.
14)Change your hair color. If you have hair. This
one is for the pure enjoyment of others. Ha ha.
15)Go to a Farmer's Market. Make sure you buy
plenty.
16)If you don't know the answer, that's okay. You
can always phone a friend, ask a "know it all", ask Google, Siri or
perhaps Alexa will know.
17)Speaking of Alexa, you should ask her to make
animal sounds in the presence of your pets. This one is pretty fun.
18)Speaking of Siri, she doesn't know the answer to
"Who let the dogs out" anymore, does she?
19)Teach your dog or cat to fist bump.
20)Never, ever give up. When you realize you did,
it will hurt like crazy!
21)One should always answer the phone with a little
"Who Dat?", when they answer a call.
22)Vegan sweets? They are actually pretty darned
good.
23)Make someone's day.
24)Be thoughtful, and not just sometimes.
25)Be prudent and give thought to each step you
take.
26)Snowy days in the South are special.
27)Snowy days in the South are bad reasons for
people to drive.
28)Some people just can't drive know matter what
the weather is like.
29)Live like you have a timeline.
30)Pick up your dog or cat high in the air and sing
that Lion King song to them.
31)Lose your independence for the sake of others in
your life.
32)People watching at airports - very fun.
33)Go run at sunset. At least take a walk if you
don't run.
34)Share your awesomeness with others. Sharing is
caring.
35)Write down your thoughts, fears, joys, etc,
daily.
36)Try using a calendar. I'm not talking about that
one that auto syncs on your phone.
37)Plan a trip with someone. You do all of the
planning though.
38)Write a poem for someone. Be creative and corny.
39)Dress up for friends and loved ones as if you
they were the most important people in the world.
40)Open every single door for every single
woman.
41)Never let the lady walk on the side of danger
when walking on a sidewalk.
42)Plant something and learn how to properly care
for it.
43)Always see a sunrise or sunset when on
vacations.
44)Learn about another country's currency.
45)Kids love foreign currency.
46)Then again kids love money.
47)I paid two bucks for a newspaper recently. Heck
fire, where did the days of giving two quarters for a paper go?
48)Sudoku. That's all.
49)Those ads in flight magazines. Goodness gracious
folks.
50)Home Depot is super fun on a Black Friday.
51)Learn to play an instrument. There is still
time.
52)Boys II Men anyone?
53)All the past can do is educate you.
54)Get off the couch and go for a run.
55)Read this until the end and then go for a run.
56)Open the door for all women and children.
57)Be brutally honest with everyone.
58)Take care of yourself as a favor to those who
love you.
59)Help a homeless animal find a home.
60)Give some food or warmth to a homeless
person.
61)Apologize sincerely and take responsibility when
you hurt someone dear to you.
62)If someone doesn't forgive you, always love,
honor and respect that person no matter what.
63)Forgive abundantly. Jesus would appreciate you.
64)Take risks.
65)Branch out of your foodie comfort zone.
66)Watch your mouth, especially around kids and the
ladies.
67)Do you know about Jesus's gene pool? Maybe yours
isn't so bad after all.
68)Give up something, especially if it is harmful
your mind, health, or your relationships with others.
69)Visit a state park. I'll find one that you will
be guaranteed to enjoy.
70)Go vegan for a day. It ain't that hard.
71)Bake something, and not just a 'tater.
72)Use a Crock-Pot. That was an awesome invention.
73)Buy an Instant Pot thing. I wouldn't, but go
ahead.
74)Pray for someone you do not know, every
day.
75)Compliment someone every single day of your
life.
76)If you see someone drifting off their path or
needing some direction in life, then help them out. You might be their light.
77)If you have a fear of doing something, just do
it anyway.
78)Get a passport and use it. You have ten years to
do so when you get it.
79)Take that hike. Or tell someone else to take a
hike - I'm sure their reaction will be priceless.
80)Go play some putt-putt.
81)Put that phone down in the presence of others
that are close to you.
82)Texting is great, but make that call. Please
make that call.
83)Visit a national cemetery and honor those that
are buried there.
84)Kimchi - it is good for you and me. Like my
rhyme?
85)Bake some cookies. I might even do that one
soon!
86)Go ride a horse.
87)Hit a punching bag. It's better on your hand
than a wall, or a window, or a face.
88)Do some burpees - or watch someone do burpees,
and then do them.
89)Clean out your closet. You probably have way too
much stuff in there anyway.
90)Go a week without TV - as long as football as
season isn't around, right?
91)Practice abundant forgiveness.
92)Hold yourself accountable for all that you do.
93)Honor, respect, and love your family and
friends.
94)Buy a stranger coffee/lunch/dinner.
95)Wake up and watch a sunrise.
96)Go walk the dogs. They need it and you probably
do too.
97)Find the best places in your area to watch the
sunset. Then take a bunch of pictures of it.
98)Send thank you cards.
99)Find significant events that took place on your
birthday.
100) Learn some words in a foreign language. Use them
in a sentence.
101) Those "white lies" are still lies.
They aren't cool either.
102) Don't give up on people. Don't ever give up on
people.
103) Taco Tuesday. Heck, tacos any day of the week.
104) Moderation is important.
105) It is okay to cheat. . . on your exercise
routine or diet.
106) Many of us cheat, but we don't realize it. We
cheat through over committing ourselves to jobs, and other obligations that
take keep us away from loved ones more than we should let them.
107) Turn off the car radio and spend time talking.
108) If you are going to have that car radio on, then
at least sing the songs together.
109) ALWAYS support loved ones in their
endeavors.
110) Don't be so hard on yourself.
111) Help someone conquer their fears.
112) Go get in a kayak.
113) If they treat you like family, love them, honor
them, and cherish them.
114) Please and Thank you.
115) Chivalry will never die. Some of us boneheads
just need a little lesson here and there.
116) Everything in life works out for a greater
purpose.
117) Buy a Sunday paper. You'll find something in it
that you like.
118) Learn something about another culture.
119) Learn how to make or build something new.
120) Invest in those around you. The dividends will
be priceless.
121) Spend ten minutes a day in silence and prayer.
122) Fear is a liar.
123) Be that person that pulls someone out of their
darkness.
124) Pancake suppers are some awesome.
125) Pancakes are awesome.
126) If you had to choose between waffles or
pancakes, what would you do?
127) Be grateful.
128) Dogs Rule.
129) Run for a long time. Then you can really eat
lots of pancakes.
130) Buffets are overrated.
131) You are never, ever alone.
132) Get off the couch and go for a drive.
133) While on said drive, go eat somewhere new.
134) Mexican Ice Cream is amazing.
135) Pick berries.
136) Go dance. Wherever you please. Keep it clean, as
well.
137) Do some Karaoke. That kind where the windows are
down and the car next to you can hear it all.
138) Respect others and their beliefs.
139) Always vote. Then you can always complain.
140) Go photo-bomb some tourists.
141) Learn new words and use them correctly.
142) Always use spell check and grammar check. I hope
to do the same with this.
143) Prayer works.
144) The bible is full of stories that still apply to
the world we live in.
145) LeBron definitely whines and complains a lot. He
is also a heck of an athlete, businessman, and philanthropist as well. He seems
to be a pretty good dad too.
146) Tom Brady, eh, he's Tom Brady.
147) Drew Brees - that is one incredible dude.
148) In Louisiana, many people wear Black and Gold on
Sundays in Fall. It's fun to experience.
149) If you can't touch your toes, then you got work
to do.
150) Speaking of Saints, we all have those in our
lives that can be truly considered Saints.
151) Donate some books to a library or school
152) Run a race, don't it for just the medal
153) Read something.
154) Go dig for diamonds (there is a state park in AR
for it)
155) Go eat a doughnut, if you have another one, that
is completely fine.
156) Drink 64 oz of water in a day, and not just in a
week.
157) My alma mater has a much cooler mascot than
your's does (hint: it's a big red blob).
158) Choose kindness.
159) Show mercy.
160) Be grateful.
161) Travel, and not just across town.
162) Take a look at your spending habits.
163) Make a budget for once.
164) Choose your words very, very wisely.
165) Put in overtime for God, family and friends, not
just your company.
166) Learn how to use chopsticks.
167) Read a biography about someone you admire.
168) Cancer sucks. Cancer really does suck.
169) Stop smoking.
170) Go a week without something.
171) Some of it you learn the hard way. Most of it
comes with age. Thanks Eric Church.
172) Do yard work with your old man or son.
173) Help a family member.
174) Be a leader for your family.
175) Be a leader, period!
176) Start a new hobby.
177) Make a photo album. Google Photos will help. I'm
sure Apple can help too.
178) Go do a Polar Bear Plunge!
179) Have your steak and 'taters. I'll have beans and
cornbread!
180) Amazing cornbread is not easy to find.
181) Use proper grammar when texting.
182) Use proper grammar in public.
183) Use proper grammar at home.
184) Always make eye contact with others.
185) Don't judge unless you are a picture of
perfection.
186) You aren't, so just don't judge.
187) Work hard. Always work hard. Someone will notice
and appreciate it.
188) Put your phone down when you are ordering food
or paying someone at a business.
189) Don't just walk your dog, or dogs and use your
phone the whole time. They might need to use a phone too. Or at least take a
selfie with your dog.
190) Always be a protector and leader for the women
in your life. It doesn't matter if they are friends, girlfriends, wives,
co-workers, or family members, or the ladies at church. They are all created in
the image of God.
191) Make goals. Make reasonable goals. Work your
butt off to reach those goals.
192) Become a gentleman. A true gentleman. Thanks
Mark.
193) Never give up.
194) Every single one of us is gifted. We may not
always know what that gift is, but we must become aware of it. Others can tell
you if you need help.
195) Stop what you are doing and call or text someone
you haven't spoken with in a long time.
196) Do what you say. Say what you mean.
197) Stop, and help someone.
198) Hold yourself accountable for your
actions.
199) Hold those closest to you accountable for their
actions.
200) Almond butter? I'll stick with peanut butter!
201) Speaking of, peanut butter, banana and honey.
YES!
202) Take an unexpected road trip.
203) If you make a mistake, take a step back, pray
for those who have been affected, and become a better version.
204) Think twice and be nice.
205) Drugs tests. Every business or company should
test once a year. Athletes have to have them, why not the workforce?
206) Forrest was right, "stupid is as stupid
does."
207) Don't let the past dictate your future.
208) Sports can help people heal.
209) Dogs can help people heal.
210) Cats, well they can be cute.
211) We are all tempted by certain things in this
world. We can choose not give in to those temptations.
212) Blame is lame.
213) Clarity and courage. Those are important.
214) Teach your pets some cool tricks.
215) I could go without TV for a long, long time.
Then again there are sports. Never mind that idea.
216) Headstands always make my face turn flush red.
Yes, I understand why.
217) Learn a martial art. They are fun.
218) Break free from those chains.
219) Ladies love some Tractor Supply.
220) Tractor Supply is pretty awesome!
221) My dog loves Tractor Supply.
222) I confess Tractor Supply is one of the happiest
places on earth to go shopping.
223) Ask for help. Heck, even ask for
directions.
224) We have Siri and Google Maps for directions, but
it's still fun to think we (men) know the way.
225) Pecan Pie.
226) Take a compliment sometimes. Accept credit. You
deserve it.
227) Pay it forward.
228) Everyone should have a guy like Dabo coach their
kids. He lives by faith and instills some great values in the young men he
coaches.
229) Sports are awesome. Find a sport to like.
230) Have some darn compassion sometimes.
231) Weather in the South is jacked up. Almost 70
degrees one day, 25 the next. Shorts one day, barn coat and jeans the
next.
232) Don't repeat the same mistake more than
once.
233) Put the same effort into your family or personal
life as you do your work life.
234) Enjoy every single moment of it!
235) I recently used a paper map. It was fun, only it
couldn't tell me where to find the nearest gas station, so I had to cheat
just a little bit.
236) I have two waffle makers. I love to make
waffles. Everyone should have a waffle maker.
237) I learned this year that due to a few recent
innovations there is always time to make dinner. See Air Fryer, or Instant Pot
-- thought I'm a big Crock Pot guy in Fall and Winter
238) Steve Gleason has coined a phrase "Awesome
ain't easy." I have a feeling that Jesus probably said those words
too.
239) Tennessee has a lot of waterfalls. Around 500 to
be exact. You should see one or two of them. I can tell you where to find some
of them!
240) Books are awesome.
241) My dog loves a good squirrel chase. Thankfully she
isn't that fast.
242) I named my dog after a lady in the Old
Testament. She's that awesome.
243) Driving is so much more fun than flying. You
never know what you might see.
244) Kids can teach us so much about life.
245) Dogs can also teach us so much about life.
246) Fasting is important, especially when combined
with some prayer.
247) It feels good when you reach out to others for
help.
248) Spend time listening, really spend time
listening.
249) Practice taking 12 hours to log out, or log off.
Or just turn off your wifi, or data. You can be asleep during some of it, don't
worry.
250) Drive the Natchez Trace.
251) Eat lots of biscuits. If you can, don't eat
those hypocrite biscuits!! Hint, hint. . Involves a dough boy!
252) Photography is fun. So take pictures, and take
lots of pictures.
253) Write letters.
254) Get a pair of overalls.
255) Always be thankful.
256) Have at least two pairs of boots. Then you'll
have your goin' out boots and your work boots.
257) Having my dog in the car during a recent car
accident has taught me a little bit about PTSD, though on a smaller scale. Ruth
didn't take it well.
258) I have watched an air fryer make cornbread
multiple times this year, and it was really cool.
259) I ate cornbread as a pre-run snack and I
thought it made me faster.
260) If you make really good cornbread, please let me
know.
261) I really love the city of Huntsville. It is very
kid friendly.
262) When taking road trips with a dog, always find a
nearby Tractor Supply as a pit stop. You'll thank me later.
263) Don't resolve to make a change. Just make it.
Just do it. FYI - I still struggle too.
264) New Year's resolutions are tough. Try monthly
resolutions. Thanks to a few folks for that one.
265) Winters in the South are stupid.
266) So Tennessee actually has more than 500
waterfalls.
267) I almost registered for a race once because I
saw the words banana and pudding somewhere on their web site.
268) I used to love running races that had beer at
the end. These days I usually reward myself with some pancakes or biscuits soon
after.
269) It's not over yet, just keep going you got this.
Thanks for King and Country.
270) The older I get, the more I love coming up with
corny puns.
271) My dog snores a lot. I hope she doesn't say that
about her human.
272) I once lost my knees. Yeah, that one time I was
sleepwalking.
273) Forgiveness is tough. Forgiveness is really
tough. We just gotta keep doing it though.
274) Tabasco is my favorite condiment.
275) Honey would be my next favorite.
276) The word can't can often be translated as
doesn't want to do it.
277) Throw the word fear into the conversation and
then we might have a sermon.
278) I love the Proverbs.
279) Dark chocolate is a great alternative to all
those other things people need to keep them going.
280) If I drink a coffee drink at noon, I might be
able to get to sleep by midnight.
281) It is always best to not offer me coffee.
282) I'm sensitive. That's in relation to the
previous statement.
283) Redemption is something we all deserve.
284) Grace is a beautiful thing. I heard last week on the radio (3/21) that at this time we should offer maximum grace to everyone. That. Can. Be. Really. Hard. Just. Do. It.
the mannerisms of folks that you witness in tour groups. I can just envision all those older ladies in that Korean tour group that one Christmas season in Prague with all of their selfie sticks. I will not add any more stories for now.
