I sit outside on the porch as a warm breeze blows through and twenty-two years disappear the sun shines bright, illuminating a golden afternoon, and there you are, carefully taking one step after another holding the hand of the one you adored and who cherished you right back she leads you to your birthday gift… Continue reading the swing
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Happy Golden Years
Fifty years ago today, December 17, 1967, the romance that started outside a laundromat in Valdosta, Georgia began a new adventure as my Mama and Daddy said, "I do." And they did. Sickness. Health. Laughter. Pain. Joy. Grief. Children. Grandchildren. Other children whom they called their own. Friends. Family. Biscuits. Gravy. Pound Cake. Fried Cornbread.… Continue reading Happy Golden Years
On Memory, Cats, and Amounting to Something
This evening Cooter and I headed up to Macon to join Aub for a special performance at Wesleyan. It was something I really wanted to see, and Cooter really wanted to see his sister. Our Princess had swim practice, so she and the Fella were off in that direction. As we rode up there, I… Continue reading On Memory, Cats, and Amounting to Something
Tumbling, Tap, and Tears
It has been a busy week. The littles had their last dance and gymnastics classes on Tuesday evening. I will miss the little community we have built the past ten months among ourselves--us dance parents. I will miss catching up on the week and visiting and just being with these good people whom I've grown… Continue reading Tumbling, Tap, and Tears
I Might Need A Nap 