I don't remember my parents at the age of 50 exactly, but I do remember thinking 50 sounded really old for a long time. It no longer sounds that old and that has been shifting over the years but today I am turning 50. That almost feels like someone is pranking me! A milestone like the big 50 is … [Read more...]
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When Seeing All 50 States Sounded Out of Reach
I remember a time when I had been to just a handful of states.... growing up in Memphis, it was easy to get to Mississippi and Arkansas for weekend camping trips or something. And we did a big trip to Miami as a kid so we checked off several more with great gusto. Seeing all 50 states wasn't … [Read more...]
A Tour or Two… Maybe Half a Dozen Tours of Graceland
Growing up in Memphis, there are always Elvis stories going around. The stores and movie theaters he'd patronize, the fact that he gave some stranger a care, etc. My mom and uncle were at Humes High School at the same time Elvis was. And my favorite pizzeria had paintings of him all over. I never … [Read more...]
Is He Driving the Old Nash Rambler? Really?
I like to think that all children go through the time when they are embarrassed by their parents. Or they want distance that doesn't jive with a parent's thoughts. It isn't necessarily anything that would make me proud, but I can admit I went there. And I have one crystal clear memory of this.... … [Read more...]
I Had to Out Think Ambien At Least Once
Recently a cousin told a story on herself and as soon as I had a good laugh going, I admitted I had a tale of similar laughter that I would have to fess up to eventually. And while I am totally willing to tell the story now, I have to admit, I may have some facts off just a tad. It all happened … [Read more...]
Wailing Wall: A Mother’s Memoir and A Friend’s Journey
This morning, I left home early, well before the sun came up. On my way to long-term parking at the airport, I noticed several people walking in the dim streetlights, I saw another get in a car that slowed to a stop briefly. Real people on their way to work in ways that meant being out in a light … [Read more...]
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