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
The Divine Jealous Streak
My starting point here in rural Louisiana can create some interesting travels plans. Last month I drove more than an hour to the nearest airport, where I flew down to Houston, TX so I could fly up to East Tennessee. Seriously, my other choice was connecting in Atlanta and that’s no choice, people. My intentions are to never connect in Atlanta again if I can
Dixie Carter
She was born into a middle class family on May 25, 1939 in McLemoresville, Tennessee. Her father owned and ran several small retail stores. By the age of four she declared her intentions to sing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City but three years later, a poorly performed tonsillectomy damaged her vocal cords and the threatened the dream. The self-confident little belle merely
Mr. Walker Tells It Like He Sees It
Full disclosure, this is one of those I don't take credit for-- I simply enjoy the retelling. It was told to me a while back and I filed it away in my head to pass along to y’all. The good news is that I have total recall of more stories than you can shake a stick at; the bad news is that I can’t always