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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…

He Asked For That Crap!

By pwsadmin / July 1, 2023 / Comments Off

—He Asked For That——Chattanooga, Tennessee. A few years ago— I was on my way to Chattanooga, Tn. to stay with a friend for the weekend.Outside of Chattanooga, I got into traffic—bumper to bumper. I was leaving two car lengths between my vehicle and the vehicle in front of me.Suddenly, the car behind me swings around…

Spina Bifida Feet

By pwsadmin / June 29, 2023 / Comments Off

People with Spina Bifida have to take special care of their feet.Then, people with Diabetes have to take special care of their feet.I have both.My feet are atrophied and deformed. I basically cram my feet into my shoes. A foot Doctor once told me that there is no Medical name for a Spina Bifida foot.…

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,…

Crap

By pwsadmin / June 23, 2023 / Comments Off

I’m at the Bank.The time is 8:20 AM.I walk up to the door and find it’s locked.The Banks Hours tell me that it opens at 9 AM.“Crap.”A Wal-Mart is across the street.“I guess I’ll pass some time away over there,” I whisper to myself. Inside “Wally World,” I grab a buggy and head to the…

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…

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