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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…
Read More—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 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 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…
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