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Big Scary Things
It’s autumn, and Halloween is right around the corner, so it’s the so-called spooky season. While ghosts and goblins don’t really scare me, I’ve recently had the opportunity to do some things that would have flat-out terrified me in the past. For starters, at the tender age of only sixty years old, I find myself Continue reading
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Celebrating My Brother, And Brothers Everywhere
My older brother Russ is, and always has been, a fantastic brother. Maybe I’m a little partial, but I know my younger sister would agree. Calm, patient, and level-headed, he’s always been the rock of our sibling relationship. A quiet man with a wickedly dry sense of humor, he never fails to make us laugh. Continue reading
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The Enduring Love Story of Richard and Janice
On Saturday, June 21, 1958, my parents got married. Today marks what would have been their 67th wedding anniversary, had we not lost Dad in 2021. My mother (Miss Janice) is still very much with us, though, and so we made a trip up to Dad’s grave so she could leave roses for him. I Continue reading
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Remembering Pops: A Father’s Day Tribute
Father’s Day is here again, and once again I miss my father . Although we lost him in October, 2021, I still think of him almost daily. I’m certain the rest of our family thinks of him just as often and remembers what a good man we had as a husband to our mother, as Continue reading
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Memphis And Me
In May of 1997, which was somehow nearly 30 years ago now, I was asked where I’d like to go on vacation by my then-boyfriend Sam (not his real name) . Without hesitation, I replied, “Memphis”. “Why on earth do you want to go to Memphis, of all places?” I couldn’t quite explain why I Continue reading
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Remembering Lila Mae: A Southern Legacy of Love
Lila Mae was my maternal grandmother. Often described as a hoot, a character, or in loving Southern terms, “a mess!”. Being called a mess in the South is generally considered a compliment. She loved a good joke and was a great sport should that joke turn out to be on her. She was also quite Continue reading
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The Comfort of Sunday: Traditions That Feed the Soul
As I sit here on a rainy Sunday afternoon, I’m thankful for a day of rest. I’m in my favorite spot, with my beloved kitty, my blanket, and my laptop. I am content. The sound of the rain is a nice complement to the tapping sounds of my fingers on the keyboard, and quiet rolls Continue reading
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Jenny Was A Punk Rocker
I should preface this story by mentioning that A) I was a hairdresser for about 25 years, and B) my sister is tougher than a railroad spike. Let me tell you about my sister, Jennifer. Aside from being an amazing person, she’s about 5-1/2 years younger than me, and growing up that was just enough Continue reading
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