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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…

Music

By pwsadmin / September 12, 2023 / Comments Off

Music has been one of the most essential things in my life. I walked over to the wall in my room that holds my Guitar “Charlie.” —Each wall has at least one Guitar hanging.I looked at “Charlie” and thought back… Being born with Spina Bifida, I had to walk the Straight and Narrow.I didn’t use…

9/11

By pwsadmin / September 12, 2023 / Comments Off

—9/11/2001— In short, this is my recollection of 9/11/2001**I am purposely sharing this on 9/12/2023 It was Tuesday, September 11, 2001 The day started just like any other day.I woke at 7 AM and began getting ready to work. I was living with my parents in Alabama then, and I was thinking of buying a…

Mt. Airy, 2023 – Day 1

By pwsadmin / July 21, 2023 / Comments Off

I began preparing for my yearly trip to Mt. Airy, North Carolina, last week.My plan was to drive my vehicle. That plan would change, though. As you should before any trip, I took my vehicle to get the Oil Changed and to get the Mechanic to check and make sure my Ol’ Truck was road…

Popular – Part VI

By pwsadmin / July 18, 2023 / Comments Off

—Popular, Part VI——The Misadventures of ‘Lynn’ ‘Coon’ and ‘Tater’——Continued— I had just been read my Miranda Rights.Scared to death, I look at my Attorney and ask, “Am I under arrest?”“It’s okay,” he said, “Standard Operating Procedures.” “Wait, wait, wait. I need you to hear my side of the story,” I quickly said. “Go ahead,” the…

Popular – Part V

By pwsadmin / July 17, 2023 / Comments Off

—Popular, Part V——The Misadventures of ‘Lynn’ ‘Coon’ and ‘Tater’——Continued— After getting the phone call from “Tater” telling me that he and “Coon” had been caught and I had to turn myself in at the Court House, I went to talk to my Best Friend.I explained everything I’ve told you. “What time are you going to…

Popular – Part IV

By pwsadmin / July 16, 2023 / Comments Off

—Popular, Part IV——The Misadventures of ‘Lynn’ ‘Coon’ and ‘Tater,’ Continued— That night I couldn’t sleep.Before I had left “Taters,” I got a good look at what “Coon,” and “Tater” were wearing.I looked to see if they had a Hammer on them. Laying in bed, I thought back, putting it all together.“They weren’t wearing gloves, and…

Popular – Part III

By pwsadmin / July 15, 2023 / Comments Off

—Popular, Part III——The Misadventures of ‘Lynn’ ‘Coon’ and ‘Tater’— I believe at some point in a Southern Boys life; he has to be “Initiated” as a Southerner.Enter “Coon,” and “Tater.” I don’t remember how we met.“Coon” and “Tater” were pretty fun to hang out with.They seemed like good ol’ Southern guys just wanting to have…

Popular – Part II

By pwsadmin / July 14, 2023 / Comments Off

—Popular, Part II— The “Mart” Store that I worked for found out that I knew a little about Computers and decided to stick me in “Electronics.” I loved it.The “Electronics Department” sold not only Computers but also Music CDs and Music Tapes along with Stereos and TVs. I was in Heaven.I quickly became a “Come…