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7/3/2023 – Journal Entry

By pwsadmin / July 3, 2023 / Comments Off

We’ve been going through a “Heat Wave” here in the South as of late.Each day for the past Week, we’ve had to bring all the dogs in. Even if they didn’t want to come in.It’s for their best. Each morning, the temperatures would already be in the ’70s, if not the ’80s, when I woke…

Grits

By pwsadmin / June 28, 2023 / Comments Off

Grits; We Southerners love them.We take pride in our Grits too.You may or may not know what a “Grit” is, so I’ll tell you; It’s ground corn. That’s what I’ve been told, at least. Any “Old Timer” will tell you that the only thing you need to put in a bowl of Grits is Butter,…

One Last Sermon

By pwsadmin / June 21, 2023 / Comments Off

—One Last Sermon— The date is 8/28/2022. I’m in North East Jefferson County.I pulled into the Church’s parking lot and stared at the building.Memories of a younger me ringing the Church Bell come rushing back.I didn’t want to attend today; I turned the vehicle off, got out, and began the slow walk inside.I adjusted my…

“Otis” Neutered

By pwsadmin / June 17, 2023 / Comments Off

—Otis Neutered—The picture says it all…“Otis ‘The Dawg’” has gotten Neutered.He is not pleased with me at the moment, either. As I said, The picture says it all…

Just Another Storm Part 2

By pwsadmin / June 17, 2023 / Comments Off

—Just Another Storm Part 2— The rain eased up as I pointed my truck toward home.And, by the time I pulled into the driveway, the rain had ceased. Anxious to get my Asparagus planted, I headed over to my Garden.With my Spade, I dug into the ground. The rain had made this part easy. Planting…

Just Another Storm Part 1

By pwsadmin / June 15, 2023 / Comments Off

—Just Another Storm Part 1— It’s storming.The clouds are Dark Grey, with splashes of White here and there.Off in the distance, it’s even darker.The rain is pouring like Niagra Falls. I have my Hazard Lights on.Twelve miles per hour seems to be the fastest I can safely drive.“Ace Hardware;” Here I come. What I’m after…

Bachelor Day 1

By pwsadmin / June 9, 2023 / Comments Off

The family, or the “Fam,” have successfully made it to the Cruise Ship and are out in the middle of the Ocean.I checked “Life360,” the app we use to keep up with one another, and it shows them all in the middle of the Ocean.Their Cell Service must be lagging because it shows Papa about…

Bachelor’in It

By pwsadmin / June 7, 2023 / Comments Off

“Well, I think that’s about the last of it,” I told Papa. “Now, remember, dogs, cats, and trash. And have fun,” Papa replied. “Son, I wish you were going with us,” Mom says. “Nah. I’ll be fine. Those boats have small bathrooms. I’ll enjoy being alone. I don’t want to see anyone for two weeks.…

Gatlinburg: Here We Come

By pwsadmin / May 16, 2023 / Comments Off

I took my truck for its annual oil change. Yes. It was a few miles over the recommended mileage.While there, I spoke with an 82-year-old man that was a card, I tell ya. He was a card.I’d like to write about him today, but some things I can’t write “Hot,” and he and his story…

Daily Grind

By pwsadmin / May 12, 2023 / Comments Off

—Daily Grind— 8 O’Clock Sharp.I pull into the local “DG” and park. One of the regular vendors, who has finished his job, is helping the Manager to put out the “Outside” inventory. Things such as “Baby Pools,” Hoola-Hoops,” and “Potting Soil.”I walk in. While I get my items, I hear the Manager and the Vendor…