This, dear readers, is a do-over. Soon after we moved back to East Tennessee from Texas my best friend, Karin, and I ran off to Isle of Palms for a much-needed break from reality. She was newly single again and I had spent two years living away from her while she muddled through a big … Continue reading »
Father’s Day 2013
We are so blessed to have Chuck’s father nearby, so having him over for a Father’s Day dinner is a given. Bill and Susan joined us for steak and Chuck’s homemade peach cobbler, which I understand was delicious. (Despite being born in Georgia, I don’t like peaches. Nor do I like sweet tea. I understand … Continue reading »
Confessions of an Infinitive Splitter
In five weeks I’ve written five papers for my Aesthetics class. I’ve gotten an A on all of them (of course I did!) but in the professor’s remarks at the bottom of each review, she’s written, “split infinitives.” I know. I do that sometimes. As a conversational writer, I type my thoughts and construct my … Continue reading »
Our morning with Henry
When I found out that Lesli (of “Susan and Lesli“) and her family were moving back to Tennessee, I immediately started to devise a plan for getting my hands on two-year-old Henry. That’s why I didn’t hesitate to spend a morning with him so Lesli could run an errand. Could I watch Henry? YES. I … Continue reading »
Happy Jack
“Gosh, Jackson, I just can’t believe you’re seven years old now,” I say. “I know! It’s so exciting! And you’re going to be 35!” he replies. Yes, thank you. Happy Birthday, sweet happy Jack. I love you immensely. Continue reading »