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Napoleon

By pwsadmin / November 27, 2023 / Comments Off

It was the day after Thanksgiving, and my Brother and I were taking our Dad out to see a movie. The movie was “Napoleon.” Bridge Street Town Centre in Madison, Alabama, is the place we headed. Upon entering “Bridge Street Town Centre,” I noticed nothing but cars. Cars and people. Lots and lots of people.…

Old Memory

By pwsadmin / November 17, 2023 / Comments Off

Like most people, I have a past. I’ve sown my Wild Oats.Most of us have.Mine, though, is not as bad as many others.With Spina Bifida, I didn’t do a lot of things that others might have done.I do not condemn anyone who drinks. It doesn’t bother me.That said, from time to time, you will hear…

On Veterans Day

By pwsadmin / November 10, 2023 / Comments Off

“I gotta go to the Outhouse,” the Kid Brother says to his Older Brother, who was lying beside him in the bed. The two Brothers not only shared a bedroom but shared a bed.And, to get outside, they had to go from their bedroom, through their parents’ bedroom, through the Living Room, and out the…

Southern Tea

By pwsadmin / November 3, 2023 / Comments Off

I made a fresh Gallon of Tea today—Very refreshing. You may think making Tea is no big deal, but it is. In fact, in the South, Tea is a huge deal—much like in England.Southerners take Great Pride in their Tea.When visiting Friends or Neighbors, we Southerners will “Grade” their Tea against our own Tea. When…

The Swanky Joint

By pwsadmin / October 27, 2023 / Comments Off

A Private Venue. It could be a Banquet Hall—a Swanky Joint.The Building is circa 1800’s.I’m here with my Brother for a Company Party. Inside, a Bank Vault Door is the entrance to the Bar, suggesting to me that this was, at one time, a Bank. There are many rooms to walk through—the Walls were painted…

The French Quarters

By pwsadmin / October 23, 2023 / Comments Off

—The French Quarters— —Monday, October 23rd, 2023— —About Me—I was born with Spina Bifida.Unlike most people born with Spina Bifida, I can walk.I do not have much feeling in my Legs or Feet.Both my Legs and Feet are Aptrohpied.My Feet are a bit deformed, and I wear a Special Made Soul for the insides of…

The Big Easy

By pwsadmin / October 22, 2023 / Comments Off

—The Big Easy— My Brother and I crossed over into New Orleans, A.K.A., “The Big Easy,” at about 4:30 p.m. today.New Orleans is officially the farthest West I’ve ever gone. My Brother is here on Business.While he works during the day, I will visit some interesting sites, such as the WWII Museum.Then, when he returns…

Battle Of Franklin – Carnton

By pwsadmin / September 25, 2023 / Comments Off

I don’t know how to write or “Journal” today’s outing. I want you to imagine something—really imagine it. Really put yourself there. It’s 1864.You have a big home on 1400 acres.The Civil War is ongoing, but you haven’t had to deal with it.The closest town has a population of 750. You awaken one day and…

The Goonies – September 2023

By pwsadmin / September 15, 2023 / Comments Off

—The Goonies— It was the Summer of ’85—I was Nine Years old.And one thing was for sure in the Summer of ’85: This Nine-Year-Old was not going to miss the Blockbuster hit of the Season, “The Goonies.” “The Goonies” is one of the Quintessential ’80s Movies. A bunch of kids find a Treasure Map in…

Popular – Part I

By pwsadmin / July 14, 2023 / Comments Off

—Popular, Part I— It was the later ’90s, and I was eighteen years old. I felt a bit empty inside during this part of my life.That’s when I realized I had never really had more than one or two friends at any particular time in my life. Anybody else I would “Hang out” with was…