tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post7212441227870854080..comments2023-10-19T10:34:33.030-05:00Comments on Praisegod Barebones: Decoration DayBart Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-15391817404752863092007-05-28T15:52:00.000-05:002007-05-28T15:52:00.000-05:00Good to read of your "Decoration Day" trip to Arka...Good to read of your "Decoration Day" trip to Arkansas. Our "decoration day" for our cemetery is an all-day singing dinner on the ground, usually called "homecoming" in East Texas. But I can definitely relate to the sentiment expressed in the duty that extends beyond death.<BR/><BR/>We also made a weekend trip to Arkansas, but much further west than where you were -- up Hwy 71, DeQueen, Mena, R. L. Vaughnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10992710377193518029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-24996172635161652812007-05-27T22:03:00.000-05:002007-05-27T22:03:00.000-05:00Sean M.,I'm glad that I was not in any public venu...Sean M.,<BR/><BR/>I'm glad that I was not in any public venue when I read the nickname under which you posted—not anywhere intolerant of doubled-over, abdominal-cramping, fluids-seeping-from-the-facial-orifices, bellylaughter.Bart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-7214960033481614282007-05-27T22:01:00.000-05:002007-05-27T22:01:00.000-05:00Nathan,The terminology must be a regional thing. A...Nathan,<BR/><BR/>The terminology must be a regional thing. As for Sherman, allow me to point out that our crop of Carpetbaggers in Arkansas more than made up for our good fortune in missing the wrath of that man. Nevertheless, I envy not Georgia.Bart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-60171471943014269782007-05-27T21:54:00.000-05:002007-05-27T21:54:00.000-05:00Tim,Jim will indulge you anytime, anyplace. :-)Tim,<BR/><BR/>Jim will indulge you anytime, anyplace. :-)Bart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-9946981387331648322007-05-27T21:52:00.000-05:002007-05-27T21:52:00.000-05:00To Becky I. and kws:The Greater Lake City AR Metro...To Becky I. and kws:<BR/><BR/>The Greater Lake City AR Metropolitan Area is indeed still there. All was well. Both residents told me to send greetings to you guys :-) (OK, to the rest of you, so it isn't quite <B>that</B> small).<BR/><BR/>Keith, you have every reason to miss your Mammaw—far away the brightest light and sweetest lady in Oktibbeha County.Bart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-82796789403698635452007-05-27T21:46:00.000-05:002007-05-27T21:46:00.000-05:00To all: The trip went very well (black-ops include...To all: The trip went very well (black-ops included). Thanks for the words of affirmation.Bart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-87612755855088528792007-05-26T09:07:00.000-05:002007-05-26T09:07:00.000-05:00I remember decoration day.We traveled to Yellville...I remember decoration day.<BR/>We traveled to Yellville Arkansas to see my families relatives, now my grandmother is there.<BR/>I was very young-but remember this well, so great idea to take your son.<BR/>Last year Mackey and I went to Branson and stopped in on that little grave yard once again.<BR/>I felt so comfortable there among the memories of my family.<BR/>God bless you, your son and this Alyce Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02512838526517367006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-83948038628426356742007-05-25T23:54:00.000-05:002007-05-25T23:54:00.000-05:00Hope you have a great trip, Bart. I have been wax...Hope you have a great trip, Bart. I have been waxing a bit nostalgic thinking about Memorial Day. All of my grandparents are gone. I had the great honor of preaching the sermon at my Mammaw's funeral four years ago. She would be 100 next year had she lived. Mom and Dad were here last weekend and commented that she would have loved Emma Kate. I know your Dad would have loved to be in the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-73733726945053163512007-05-25T13:43:00.000-05:002007-05-25T13:43:00.000-05:00Dr. Barber,Your post made me smile as I tried to e...Dr. Barber,<BR/><BR/>Your post made me smile as I tried to envision a black-suited Baptist Heritage prof with camo face paint. Of course, the gun-toting image was not much of a stretch for current-day SWBTS prof! <BR/><BR/>Seriously, your post provided me with different perspective on what I have generally considered a slightly morbid tradition practiced by so many people in these here ArkansasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-4086026077663846502007-05-25T13:36:00.000-05:002007-05-25T13:36:00.000-05:00Bart,Perhaps it's just your way of giving honor to...Bart,<BR/><BR/>Perhaps it's just your way of giving honor to whom honor is due (Rom 13:7). Thanks for the post and God bless!!!<BR/><BR/>In Christ,<BR/>JLGJeremy Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905768244404899040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-56795566047046928872007-05-25T09:06:00.000-05:002007-05-25T09:06:00.000-05:00Bart, I don't know what you Arkansas hillbillies c...Bart, I don't know what you Arkansas hillbillies called the whole shebang, but in Georgia it was "The Late Unpleasantries," not "The Late Unpleasantness." Could be a regional thing. Of course, those of us from Georgia have a somewhat different perspective on said unpleasantries, one informed by the thick smoke that devil Sherman's boys left over half the state.<BR/><BR/>NAFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-87288699862003626182007-05-25T09:01:00.000-05:002007-05-25T09:01:00.000-05:00Bart,I honor you for this great post! We sometimes...Bart,<BR/><BR/>I honor you for this great post! We sometimes frown on traditions but there are those that keep memories alive. Adventures like this with your son are incredible. Keep up the good work, Dad!<BR/><BR/>ByronByron McWilliamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13201521606751391339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-30908412345182590682007-05-25T05:32:00.000-05:002007-05-25T05:32:00.000-05:00Brother Bart,When I come to San Antonio, can I bri...Brother Bart,<BR/><BR/>When I come to San Antonio, can I bring my cap pistols and swords and do those things? I have a little girl, so waxing legs, painting finger nails and putting on eye shadow is all I get to do now.<BR/><BR/>:>)<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>TimTim Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02909751217844312917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-19297352074145825262007-05-25T04:09:00.000-05:002007-05-25T04:09:00.000-05:00Ah, Cane Island. What a wonderful place for a yo...Ah, Cane Island. What a wonderful place for a young pirate to enjoy the day . . . be safe in your travels.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-35235562519351486882007-05-25T00:33:00.000-05:002007-05-25T00:33:00.000-05:00That's really cool, Bart. I hope you have a great ...That's really cool, Bart. I hope you have a great time. God bless you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-18799150319536460832007-05-24T23:49:00.000-05:002007-05-24T23:49:00.000-05:00May God bless your travel, your time with your son...May God bless your travel, your time with your son and your commitment to honoring father and mother (and grandparents).Kevin Stilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613332673067693686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-55801254420467953582007-05-24T23:48:00.000-05:002007-05-24T23:48:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kevin Stilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613332673067693686noreply@blogger.com