Stories
—Merry Christmas— Merry Christmas.—I hate Using Exclamation Points. My Momma, who has lost a Son, Grandson, Daughter In Law, Mother, and Father, says that this is going to be the best Christmas since 2009. That’s right.— since 2009. She said our Thanksgiving was the best Thanksgiving in many years too. Growing up, Christmas Day was…
Read More
—Iron Bowl 2021— “Woo-Hoo! We’re in overtime,” I shout as I head into the living room.We’re watching the Iron Bowl, and Alabama just tied the game up. Mom comes into the living room and sits down.“I was on the phone with ‘Rhonda,’ and she said, ‘Oh my gosh, Alabama just tied it up!’ So, I…
Read More
—Alabama Or Auburn— Being born in the South, there are certain “rules” that you are expected to adhere to:– For one thing, tea is drank sweetened.– There are several ways to give directions.“Go past the Apple Tree and take a left” is acceptable.– When driving, you are expected to wave at passing cars by lifting…
Read More
—Berts Story— His name is “Bert.”He’s Ex-Military—Navy—’76 to ’84.He told me that he had recently gotten out of the hospital. He had a blood clot in his lung, and they had to perform surgery to fix it.He stands at 6 feet tall and weighs 150 pounds—an older man in his ’60s.I met Bert at the…
Read More
—Morning Drive— I got up around 4:30 AM with my usual Spina Bifida related pain. I did my usual thing and went for an early morning drive.Something about that drive makes me feel better.Maybe it’s the position that my driver’s seat is in. Perhaps it’s the Old-Timey-Radio shows that I listen to. Maybe it’s the…
Read More