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The Film Festival
This was the fifth year of the Full Bloom Film Festival in Statesville and it was a fun weekend. I’d … More
The Plank Challenge
This month I have been doing a plank challenge with a group of ladies through a group one of my … More
Lending and Borrowing
A friend borrowed my lawn mover. It’s been a couple of years now. It wasn’t a fancy lawnmower, it was … More
That College Scandal
When I applied to college, I didn’t really understand it was a matter of them choosing me. I thought I … More
The Life Sentence or the Death Penalty
I have spent far more time on a jury than the average person. One time it was three weeks straight. … More
Perspective
It was one of those weeks. You know….you are working your heart out and someone makes a comment that implies … More
Thoughts on Life and Living
I agree with RLS….though with a twist….. “The (wo)man is a success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved … More
The Best Friend
Carole – senior year yearbook “One thing I’ve learned is when you find a best friend in this life, you … More
The List – Number One -Things I Dislike
There are those times that you have to make a list. Just to get your thoughts together. To clarify things … More
A Picture of A Mom
I love this picture of my mom. It was taken a few weeks after my sister Dana was born. A … More
Two Years of Missing
“Sometimes, when one person is absent, the whole world seems depopulated.” —Allphonse de Lamartine It’s been two years today since … More
Pruning the Facebook Tree….or Yelling ”Timber!”
I had another friend tell me this week that they thought they were going to delete Facebook. This is not … More
Non Potable
“Pure water is the world’s first and foremost medicine.” Slovakian Proverb “When you drink the water, remember the spring.” Chinese … More
This Gun Thing
When I was in high school most pickups had gun racks in the rear view window. In those gun racks … More
The Passport Photos
“When you look like your passport photo, it’s time to go home.” Erma Bombeck I realized yesterday, through our travel … More
Beyond the Shutdown
Supposedly they’ll vote at noon today whether to stop our current government shutdown. Since it started there has been a … More
Resolute
If you know me at all, you probably know that planning is not my favorite activity. I’m a good planner, … More
I Am Not Human
The determination has been made that I am not human. Furthermore, since I am not a human, I must be … More
Stealing the Purpose
My niece Sara recently posted a video on Facebook about a visit to Publix. We’re a family of independent women … More
Dear Dad
Dear Dad, It’s your birthday. The first one you are spending in heaven. A bit better than last year, huh? … More
That 2017 Goal
So I had one goal for 2017. Just one. I am not a huge proponent of New Year’s resolutions because … More
Eclipsing
Photo by Mike Woodside “Nations, like stars, are entitled to eclipse. All is well, provided the light returns and the … More
My Book of Mistakes
“A mistake should be your teacher, not your attacker. A mistake is a lesson, not a loss. It is a … More
Father’s Day Without Dad
I have always joked that my dad would not have known it was Father’s Day unless we told him. That … More
Mom and I Go to the U.K. – Part 1
I’m an unusual traveler, I know. I don’t make a lot of plans. I try to book airfare and accommodation, … More
Tournament Time Without Dad
It’s NCAA tournament time. This is the first one I have ever watched without talking to my dad about it. … More
Own, Share, or Release
I formed a philosophy for myself some time back. If I have an issue with someone, it is my responsibility … More
The Cherry Weeps…..But Then Blooms
My precious yard guy and I had a discussion last summer. My weeping cherry had fallen victim to some sort … More
On Grieving
My dad died December 18. The number one question I am asked these days is “How are you doing?” The … More
So….Maybe I Don’t Like You
I’m currently frustrated with people. I don’t like them much. My current inclination is to hole up and not engage … More
In the Box, Out of the Box 