Birthday Lunch

It was a Beautiful, Spring-Like Day this Sunday, February the Twenty-Fifth. On the Calendar for today was a Birthday Lunch for my Friend “Lou.” He, his Family, and I were meeting in my Hometown of Fultondale at “Full Moon BBQ.” Fultondale is about Twenty minutes from where I now live. Since I was going to…

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George The Donkey

The Moon was Full when I got into my vehicle for today’s early morning drive.Over the Hills and around the Curves I drove as the Moon stayed in front of me. Some moments felt like I was chasing after the Moon.It was truly Bright and Beautiful. I see many Animals out here in the country…

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2/23/2024 Update

I took “Tommy – ‘The Dawg’” to the vet to get a red rash checked out.It showed up recently and doesn’t appear to bother him. He doesn’t lick it or bother with it. I still wanted to get it checked out, though.It’s on the underside of his two back legs and resembles Hives.The veterinarian seems…

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Garden 2024

I planted my Tomato Seeds today into their Starter Pods.Never having much luck growing Huge Beefy Tomatoes, I chose “Rutgers” Tomatoes for this year. They should be about the size of a Baseball. Rutgers Tomatoes have been around for a long time and are many people’s favorite kind of Tomato, and I’m looking forward to…

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The Weinermobile

I couldn’t believe it. There it was. I was in Awe. I was at Wal-Mart in Gardendale, Alabama, shopping.My Uncle had reminded me that it was time to start my Garden.I start by planting the seeds in pods and growing them indoors. Then, it’s Spring by the time they get ready to be planted outside…

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Valentine’s 2024

On the 14th of February, I visited my local “Dollar General.”If you’ve kept up with my journals, you’ve probably figured out that I am a loyal customer at the local “DG.” I’ve written many stories about the Place.They all know me there and have always been great to me. I walk in and head to…

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Scott Richards

Here in the South, we Love and Cherish our Local News Anchors.It may be the same where you live.We feel that they are one of us. On our side. Our Neighbor. Our Friend. Our Family. One of our Local News Anchors passed away today.From childhood until his retirement in 2014, “Scott Richards” of WBRC 6…

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Happy Valentines Day

—Your Secret Admirer— I tell this story each Valentine’s Day.If you’ve been rejected, you’re not alone.Please note, though, that all Names have been changed. …To protect me. Many years ago, when I was young and in elementary school, each Valentine’s Day, students would bring Valentine’s Day cards for every other student in the classroom.So, if…

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The Reunion

My Childhood friend, “Lou,” called me the other day to tell me about a Class Reunion—a thirty-year class reunion—and he asked if I wanted to go. I reminded him that my Senior Year was not spent at Fultondale, and I wasn’t sure if I was allowed to go. “Lou,” being the kind, caring friend that…

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Adult Spina Bifida Clinic

I woke at 5 a.m. this morning. I couldn’t sleep during the night. I was anxious about the day ahead of me.Today is my all-day appointment at the Adult Spina Bifida Clinic. First, I have to head over to Grandview Medical Center to get a copy of my recent Renal Ultrasound.Then, I head over to…

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