Category Archives: family
Nobody Ever…
I’ve been thinking a lot about my parents since I returned from my trip to Dupo, IL to see my cousin Carla Emrich. One of the things that keeps going through my mind is the statement: ”Nobody ever…” So I … Continue reading
Barb, Elvis & Me
My childhood friend Barb (also known as The Gad About) loves Elvis. She even has a black velvet painting of him that used to hang in her living room. I know because I’m the one who gave it to her … Continue reading
Tapes, Tapes, Oh My!
It’s hard for me to believe that I had so many boxes of VHS tapes in my bedroom at the trailer in Haleburg, AL. That was the only way I could ensure that they wouldn’t get thrown away like so … Continue reading
Preparation
Primping before the benefit to get “beautified.” Who knows who I’ll see there and will I be recognized? After all it’s been bookoo years – but who’s counting, right? I flour my face with more powder and heave a nervous … Continue reading
Carla & Elvis
My son and I were late arriving at Carla & Ray’s Benefit Concert because we went to the American Legion instead of the Dupo VFW. When we arrived Rev. Keith Ital was performing. Rev. Ital is the pastor of the … Continue reading
Dilemmas Answered
Dilemmas can sneak up on you and cause undo stress if you allow it. At Carla & Ray’s Benefit Concert last Saturday night (April 20) there was a 50/50 drawing during the entertainment with 1/2 of the proceeds going to … Continue reading
Road Trip
Cramped in the car’s back seat as the excitement builds. Another mile marker flashes by my heart beats faster. My legs grow numb as the beats pound inside my ears. Damn Road construction slows me down, and I’m not the driver. … Continue reading
Thank You For Being A Friend…
What a night we had: dancing to the music of two great bands. My beautiful cousin, Carla has such great friends. The very 1st band she ever sang with came to her benefit and even played. Carla told me that … Continue reading
Some Memories Need Forgetting
Yesterday was a bit hectic because I was trying to use my memory to navigate around St. Louis, MO to get to the Science Center. Some things sound so easy in theory, but turn out to be otherwise. (See http://sandrabranum.wordpress.com/2013/04/07/so-simple-not/ for … Continue reading
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You
The Internet is such a marvelous place. We get to meet wonderful people and learn all sorts of neat things fast where before we just had snail mail pen pals. My blogging friend Tazeinmirzasaad at http://transcendingbordersblog.wordpress.com has nominated me for this … Continue reading
