Working with Rigor Mortis
My southern family on death and dying
A New Twist to a Good Old Saying
I keep my granddaughters on Wednesday. One of our favorite activities, week in and week out, is playing church. Our church would be my piano room and our services are unlike any you may have been a part of before. Oh, sure, they resemble the services we attend at our home church, but the little bellerinas and I definitely have our own style of worship.
Football, Hooligans, and Shenanigans
It’s been a number of years since I coached girls’ basketball but I can still run into certain people, those who wore black and white stripes back in the day, who can’t resist the temptation to poke a little fun at me for the way I lived and died with every whistle. To be completely honest, I deserve the ribbing. As I mentioned in one
Working with the Rigor Mortis
Hello folks, let’s chat~smile~ Remember my telling y’all about Mama and Aunt Marleta openly discussing how much longer Uncle Stan has before he claims his eternal reward? I mentioned that I was somewhat surprised at their matter-of-factness. I should’ve known better. Turns out, that was nothing. Shortly after that phone chat, mama’s sister and brother-in-law came to check on her and the deadly conversation
The Door is Well Within Your Reach
I enjoy starting my mornings on the back porch where I have a cup of coffee and a long talk with Jesus. I’m used to sharing this time with my dog, Dixie Belle, but lately we’ve had some company. Poppy, a green lizard christened by my granddaughter Emerson, has been with us for a week or more. For anyone wondering how I can be so
O.Henry
Sydney was born to a physician and his wife in 1862 in North Carolina. Three years later his mother died of pneumonia, leaving him and his brother to be raised by an aunt and their paternal grandmother. Although young Sydney loved to read, he left school at fifteen to make his own way, working as a drugstore clerk and a Texas ranch hand before taking
Reggie’s Rookie Blues
Reggie is a deputy in a small country town from a neighboring state. He’s been on the force for a long time and he usually enjoys his work but these past few weeks have been stressful. Reggie’s been training a rookie, something he’s done without complaint several times over the course of his career, but to hear him tell it, this guy has him thinking
Smart (Aleck) Phones
Hello folks, let’s chat…~smile~ Are y’all familiar with Siri, that personal assistant for your smart phone? I can’t get Siri until I update my phone, but I’m not so convinced we’d hit it off, anyway. Oh, I’ve seen the commercials. Siri lets you send messages, schedule meetings, book flights, ask for directions, order pizza, etc., simply by talking naturally. Siri is said to understand and
When Buildings Fell
We all know where we were. My family and friends were far from any of the ghastly scenes but every year I find myself needing to try and process it all over again. We remember as a nation. We remember as individuals. I've had my grand girls today. We've been down to mama's to check on her, where I expressed heartfelt appreciation to my Cousin Michelle for being willing to fill in gaps with
Home-made Caramel Corn
It seems that every year about this time I say I can’t believe it’s time for football when it’s still hotter than blue blazes, but it is hot and it is time for football. This means you'll need some snacking ideas for the stands and those living room gatherings. Never fear, I’m going to show you how to stir up my homemade caramel corn! This