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—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…
Read MoreI haven’t really posted in the past few days. The truth is, on Saturday morning, I woke up sick. Sick-as-a-dog.I might have picked something up at the Hospital when I had my Procedure, but that was Wednesday, and it was Outpatient.I didn’t feel it came from the Hospital.Friday night, we all went out to eat…
Read MoreShe opened her eyes—a cold room, Bright lights shining in her eyes and over her body. She remembers going to the hospital to give birth. The doctors had put her under to deliver the baby. She can hear people talking: “Did you see his back?” “What was that? It looked like a bubble —a balloon.”…
Read MoreSaturday, I turned 48.And for my Birthday, I took the Dawgs “Tommy and Otis” for a ride through the country.The Weather has been Beautiful for drives through the country—blue skies with a daily high of somewhere in the lower ’70s.I then ate whatever I wanted the whole day and watched some of my favorite TV…
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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…
Read MoreAt 4 p.m., I got off of the Franklin, Tennessee exit. My Friend Greg had mentioned it, and it sounded interesting. It’s about 20 miles outside of Nashville. Franklin is a bustling area.Traffic off the exit to the Hotel/Motel area is back to back.I look over the Motels and decide on the Best Western.It’s $90…
Read MoreLately, I’ve been in such a great mood. It was a beautiful day today. Sunshine and Blue Skies.The outside temperature was in the ’70s—Perfect.So, I took the Dawgs “Tommy and Otis” for a ride through the country.Yes, a great mood. I’ve even started slowly rearranging my living space. Yes, I looked around at my space…
Read More—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…
Read MoreIt’s been a long couple of days.I think the C-Diff lowered my Immune System, and I caught something because I was puny the past few days. Today, however, I’m feeling much better. After Church is over, Papa is going to Fry some Chicken.We have some Corn, Beans, and mac-n-cheese to go with it. I’m not…
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