“Hey Kim, that hill in front of us has more color than we saw on that bus trip in New England.” It was mid-October in the high country of western North Carolina. My husband and I were taking our doodle, Boone, to a dog boarder about 25 miles north of our home. We drove on … More How Silly Mistakes Make For Good Family Folklore
When Someone Knows Me “Kim! Hi!” As my husband and I walked toward the Old Hampton Store for our weekly Bluegrass and BBQ date, I turned to see who had called out my name. Who even knew me up here in the high country of North Carolina? I was pleased to recognize the smiling face … More A Sense Of Community: Why It’s So Important To Me
An Unforgettable Day September 11, 2001, is one of those “I remember where I was, what I was doing” kind of days. It was an unforgettable day. Generations before recall where they were at the attack on Pearl Harbor or the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, but my generation will remember the terrorist attacks … More How September 11, 2001 Affected This Mom From 1,000 Miles Away
When Sad News Comes The news hit me hard. It was shocking and unexpected. A text message from a friend interrupted my typical Tuesday morning. “Dolly Parton died.” Well, maybe not unexpected since she recently had health issues. But it still felt too soon. And judging from social media, much of the country felt the … More How A Superstar Can Encourage Us To Be Better People
Happy Anniversary August 29, 1959, sixty-seven years ago, was a hot summer day, the hottest that summer. It was the day my mom and dad got married in Lakeland, Florida, in a small Catholic church. Neither the church nor the Garden Club building, where they held the reception, had air conditioning. My husband’s parents were … More How An Unlikely Marriage Created A Legacy Of Love
So Long, Summer Even though it still feels like summer, with temperatures near 100, I can sense a change in season. A school bus picked up children in my neighborhood as I walked my dog. I’m not hearing the squeal of children or the bounce of basketballs. I don’t see as many bicycles or scooters … More Five Things I Love About Family Vacations
Life As Story Life is like a story. There are main characters, minor characters, and a setting. The story ebbs and flows with ups and downs. Characters face and resolve conflicts, and the story usually includes plot twists — things you didn’t see coming. Parts of the story are exciting and full of joy. Other … More How The Ending Of A Chapter Brings To Mind Good Times
Home, Sweet Home Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam, be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home. John Howard Payne Home is not a place; it’s a feeling. Cecelia Ahern A house is made with walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams. Ralph Waldo Emerson Home is the … More If Home Is Where The Heart Is, Then Where’s My Home Sweet Home?
“Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!” The famous quote by Patrick Henry reverberated in our minds as my friend … More Why Counting The Cost Is Important In Revolutionary Times
It’s kind of different to celebrate Father’s Day without a father. My dad has been gone 4 years now. I looked back into my posts and decided to reshare this one from two years ago. I hope you enjoy it. This year, I’ll be celebrating my husband and my son.
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