Praying with the Dog

March 31, 2014 Joey Cope 8

I’m just a risk-taking sort of guy. At least, that’s my thought as I begin this post. I’m writing from Seat 11-A of Flight 232. Outside my window, what appears to be ants are making their way back and forth. Really, they are ants, because word from the cockpit is [read more]

System Updates

March 13, 2014 Joey Cope 0

Generally, I don’t have many technological problems. I plug things in at regular times and do regular maintenance and allow major updates. Even though it takes some time, I rarely experience the major crashes and other inconveniences I see tweeted or posted. In our daily lives, attending to such details [read more]

From the Smallest of Things

March 11, 2014 Joey Cope 0

Have you ever wondered about your own significance? I realize that’s an enormous philosophical inquiry, but I’d like to pose it through a much smaller, more manageable question and shape it in a more practical way. Have you ever wondered if you could do anything significant about a really big [read more]

For The Love Of . . .

March 6, 2014 Joey Cope 2

I was in a hurry, but I stole a glance in the mirror. Mud was spattered all down the sleeve of my parka. The dirt on my slacks was more troublesome. I’d have to make a decision . . . clean or change. I didn’t need this. I didn’t have [read more]

One Foot in Front of the Other

March 2, 2014 Joey Cope 0

Some of the greatest advice of all time circles a common theme. When you face tough times, just do the next right thing. As I’m writing this, I can see several hundred runners in the Little Rock Marathon making their way past my hotel, seven stories below. I decided to [read more]