Hard to believe since today has been cold as all get out, but a couple of months ago the littles had a swim meet. It was one of those Georgia days that started out pleasant--the temperature just right--but rapidly moved into the "I'm sweating an ocean right where I'm sitting" situation. The Fella was helping… Continue reading Umbrella and Steagles and 2017
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Cooter, Clemson, and Middle C
Earlier this month we enjoyed the Georgia National Fair and all of its splendor. Rides, exhibits, music, food, friends, fun--every bit of it. During one of our visits (yep, we went more than once this year--ALL the fun, y'all), we were wandering through the commercial exhibit hall. Cooter stopped to look at the piano in… Continue reading Cooter, Clemson, and Middle C
Working Out
It was June, I think, or maybe July. I'm not sure. I know it was very hot. And that Daddy was still going for treatments at the Cancer Center. This particular day Daddy's physical therapist, Miss Ida, whom I loved and adored from my own visit to the PT office where she worked, had helped… Continue reading Working Out
The One About Learning to Get Along
This is Luvvy. As in Mrs. Howell. See her fur muff? So yes, Luvvy. And she can be a love. As much as any cat can, I guess. She came to live with us the third week in August. She enjoys her outdoor adventures, but she likes coming in out of the weather when it… Continue reading The One About Learning to Get Along
another year older
another year older older but wiser none the worse for wear I don't know about that I'm older for sure but not necessarily wiser I've just spent the better part of the past forty-seven years watching and taking notes at what happens when certain choices are made and so if that's wise, then so be… Continue reading another year older
“Yes, We Have No Bananas”
We are out of bananas. It's things like this that make me weary and feel "less than" in the parenting department. My Mama rarely ran out of things. Though we were on a strict budget growing up (to quote my brother we were "raised on sale.....with a coupon"), I can't remember us ever running out… Continue reading “Yes, We Have No Bananas”
Three of My Favorite Words
This past week has been filled with texts, posts, e-mails, phone calls, and face to face expressions of three of the most precious words to hear-- "Are you okay?" I've said 'em, I've read 'em, I've typed 'em, and I've even skyped 'em. Are. You. Okay? Aren't they powerful? To be in the midst of… Continue reading Three of My Favorite Words
Laundry and Marker Tops Only, People
Our college junior came home this weekend. To visit. To hang out. To sleep. And..... to do laundry. Of course. She actually has been doing her own laundry for a few years now. And she does a good job. I mean, I've noticed she usually runs all of her things on the short cycle, but… Continue reading Laundry and Marker Tops Only, People
Love Thy Neighbor
You know that whole love your neighbor thing? Yeah. That. There's all kinds of memes and things written out there pointing out that yeah, he meant what he said. That he meant it about all of our neighbors, not just the ones who are the same color or nationality or believe the same things or… Continue reading Love Thy Neighbor
Still Squaring Up…..Thirty Years Later
There has a been a lot of pain and joy and violence and heartbreak and celebration and divisiveness and reunification in the past two weeks. Almost more than I can begin to take in and really wrap my brain around. It has me feeling a bit discombobulated frankly. Or maybe that's the headache. This afternoon… Continue reading Still Squaring Up…..Thirty Years Later
I Might Need A Nap 