Tag Archives: travel

Barb, Elvis & Me

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

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 →

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Preparation

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

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 →

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Carla & Elvis

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

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 →

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Dilemmas Answered

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

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 →

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Road Trip

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

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 →

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Thank You For Being A Friend…

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

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 →

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Some Memories Need Forgetting

Posted on April 20, 2013 by

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 →

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Maxwell Smart Says…

Posted on April 20, 2013 by

You may not remember the TV show Get Smart, but as ol’ Maxwell Smart says:  ”Would you believe…?”  Well today I got an email surprise.  Would you believe I drove all the way from Dothan, AL to E. St. Louis, IL … Continue reading →

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So Simple – Not

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

It seemed like such a good idea at the time:  drive across the street and purchase a Sunday newspaper.  Of course I neglected to acknowledge:  (1) it was just barely past 5:00 AM, (2) it was still dark outside, and … Continue reading →

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Me Britches Are Dirty

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

I’ve got this song going through my head:  ”I get knocked down, but I get up again.  You’re never gonna keep me down”…  But lately, I’ve been wondering if perhaps I might stay down.  You see I’ve been on this … Continue reading →

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