Author Archives: Douglas R. Satterfield
[October 14, 2024] Our unexpected discovery of an abandoned, old town north of Abilene, Texas, near Lake Fort Phantom-Hill was something special for my friend David and me. We’d heard from others in our neighborhood about lost towns scattered throughout the area and within driving distance of our home. And there she was, sitting pretty and waiting for… Read More »
[October 13, 2024] Growing up in the South part of the United States my biggest fear was getting eaten by an alligator, bit by a poisonous snake, and stung by a scorpion. One of the first scary films (I cannot remember the name) I saw as a kid showed a man falling into a pit of alligators somewhere… Read More »
[October 12, 2024] A few nights ago, I had an interesting conversation with a young man about his philosophy on raising kids. Below is part of the conversation (as best as I can remember it) that is at the heart what he thinks best for his children. I liked Bob M’s story1 enough that the ideas he expressed… Read More »
[October 11, 2024] Advice for Boys: a primer for succeeding. This article is a rough draft. The focus is on young boys but will be invaluable to girls also. Here are the advice that I would give to kids today. Your comments will be helpful Seek to be the dumbest person in the room,,, surround yourself with people… Read More »
[October 9, 2024] Tomorrow, bright and early, I have outpatient surgery; nothing serious but I will not post an article that day (this Thursday). Hey, drugs can do wonders for pain but my brain might not be into it. I promise to quickly return and to start a new series that I believe most will enjoy. Yes, the… Read More »
[October 8, 2024] On occasion, I run across someone with the good sense and moral courage to stand up and tell the truth. A middle-aged woman with a YouTube Channel titled What’s Up w/Sheila has kicked up a controversy by telling the world that black on black disrespect is out of control. In Sheila’s uploaded video from a… Read More »
[October 7, 2024] Today is a solemn day, a day when we remember the massacre on Israeli soil by Hamas terrorists, and that is the reason why Hamas exists. We must condemn the heinous events that occurred yet are celebrated by the vast majority of Gazans. Surprisingly, in the civilized world, pro-Hamas protests are expected to attract our… Read More »
[October 6, 2024] Residents struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on the Southeast Coast of America are being told to “fend for themselves.” We are now hearing that FEMA does not have enough funds to help. Numerous residents, especially in rural areas of North Carolina have reported they have not seen anyone from FEMA or the Red… Read More »
[October 5, 2024] Show your respect. Respect is like the lubricant in a car engine that allows the pistons to continue firing. Without it, everything would come to a screeching halt. The Golden Rule is a practical application of the idea of respect; it tells us that we should treat others like we would like to be treated.… Read More »
[October 4, 2024] The psychological impact of the Cold War on kids and adults is immeasurable and likely deeper than anyone imagines, for good and bad. And those kids like me were confused as to exactly what that meant. As it has been called since the late 1940s, the Cold War was an outgrowth of mistrust, superstition, and… Read More »