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Memorial Day. Grandma Rosie Smith called it Decoration day. If I’m correct, it was a day set aside to decorate the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers, always commemorated on May 30th. I believe it was President Johnson who changed it and declared Memorial Day a 3 day weekend and federal holiday… (forgive me ifContinue reading “Smells like Summer”

I’m an oversharer. Totally. Is there a rehab for that? In my defense, I’ve used FACEBOOK for years to promote my choral program, my church, my politics…. I’ve shown off my family and lots and lots of food. OVER SHARE. Over share on steroids. But I have to tell you that during this past year,Continue reading “Good News guilt.”

First of all, Irene is a lovely name. It’s old-fashioned, it’s spelled correctly, and it’s not one of those “made up” names….. but honestly? Her name was FRANKIE Irene. I’d probably go by Irene too. It’s Mother’s Day weekend so this is my ode to her and to all the mothers reading this. My mother,Continue reading “Irene”

So many of my friends were raised similarly to me…..I’m almost embarrassed to write anything about the Easter holiday for fear that my stories are nothing special or out of the ordinary. So I suppose writing this morning is simply a way for me to walk through my memories and help you recall yours…. FirstContinue reading “Up from the grave he arose…”

I don’t know if it’s my age, my health or a combination of the two, but I’m obsessed with telling the stories of my childhood and the history of my family. I’m more than positive those of you reading my little blog have your own precious family stories. I encourage you to write them down,Continue reading “Calling Nicholas Sparks”

Health care isn’t for sissies. I’ll bet most of you have had to deal with our monolithic healthcare system. God forbid you’ve had to navigate insurance, lack of insurance, reimbursements….all while trying to actually stay alive or keep your loved one alive. Even when the health care you or your loved one is receiving isContinue reading “Hit me with your best shot”

When I get older losing my hairMany years from nowWill you still be sending me a ValentineBirthday greetings bottle of wine? If I’d been out till quarter to threeWould you lock the door?Will you still need me, will you still feed meWhen I’m sixty-four First of all, for what it’s worth, I’m only 62. IfContinue reading “When I’m 64.”

Growing up in Myrtle Mo (no population sign) was, in my memory, idyllic. I know this sounds like I made it up, but we didn’t lock the doors at night. Our cars sat unlocked in the carport with the keys in the ignition. I’m positive it’s not that way now, but it’s how I rememberContinue reading “Boston”

I’m pretty certain there’s one thing we all agree upon. IT’S BEEN A TOUGH YEAR. We haven’t seen most of our friends since March. I haven’t done any shopping since March. I haven’t been to church since March. We haven’t gone out to a restaurant since August (outside seating…) and now we’ve even quarantined fromContinue reading “We need a little Christmas. NOW.”