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Outing with Lou

By pwsadmin / January 14, 2023 / Comments Off

I met up with “Lou” today. I’ve written about him before, and I promised not to change his name to something “stupid.”“You can use my name!” He said.And, so I will.There was a thirty-year gap when we didn’t see each other.Life does that. We met in Fultondale, Alabama—our old “Stompin’ Grounds.”I lived in Fultondale until…

Country Boy Eddie

By pwsadmin / January 14, 2023 / Comments Off

One of my earliest memories.The place? Southeastern Meats.I was Seven. Walking through the doors, I was holding my momma’s hand.We were shopping for more than just “Meats.” They had other items there. “Wait, momma!” I heard a noise. Well, not just a noise but a voice.“Momma, stop!” I looked around. I could hear something familiar.…

1/14/2023

By pwsadmin / January 14, 2023 / Comments Off

I got up this morning pretty sore with electrical shocks from my Spinal Cord shocking the fire outta me.I was lying in the “Baby” position. I dreamt I was handcuffed to a Handicapped parking spot.No vehicle. Just me standing there handcuffed.There’s one for the ol’ therapist… But, today is gonna be a great day.See, I’m…

Wondrous

By pwsadmin / January 12, 2023 / Comments Off

I’ve been listening to “Tom Sawyer” on Audible and reading “Catcher In The Rye” on paperback.So, it’s no wonder I’ve been reflecting on my Childhood and reminiscing. Hearing about “Tom Sawyer” and the H-E-Double Hockey Stick he put his Aunt through brings to mind us three boys and our Mom. At any given time, I…

Family Talk

By pwsadmin / January 10, 2023 / Comments Off

—Family Talk— I arrived back home from eating lunch at “The White House Restaurant” today. The time was around noon when I walked inside the house.Mom and Papa are sitting in the Living Room. Papa is in his recliner while Mom is folding my Nieces clothes that she just got out of the dryer.I sit…

1/8/2023

By pwsadmin / January 9, 2023 / Comments Off

A relaxing yet productive day today. I helped cook Sunday Lunch today. It’s actually one of my favorite meals.—The Top Five, at least.My most favorite meal is Country Fried Steak and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Creamed Corn, Sweet Peas, and Brown and Serve Rolls. Also, the phrase “most favorite” is acceptable in the…

One Friday Night

By pwsadmin / January 7, 2023 / Comments Off

—One Friday Night— Life is so much easier without alcohol in it.It’s important for you to know that I no longer drink. Being born with Spina Bifida is hard. Life is hard—mine and yours.As I’ve said in other posts, I couldn’t have “sex.” My body does not produce the sperm needed to create a child,…

1/5/2023 – Evening Journal

By pwsadmin / January 6, 2023 / Comments Off

I had to drive to Gardendale today to have something sent back to Amazon using the UPS Store.The store is next to a fine Chinese Restaurant, and I decided to dine there for lunch. I’ve been coming to this restaurant since I was a child.It wasn’t always a Buffet.You can tell when you look around…

1/5/2023

By pwsadmin / January 5, 2023 / Comments Off

I’ve been doing well lately. Earlier this week, I saw my Primary Care Doctor and had blood work done to check my White Blood Cell Count and other numbers.Since recently being sick, it’s better to be safe than sorry.Also, I’ve had Sepsis, really bad once, and once a person gets Sepsis, they have a higher…

Dreamland BBQ

By pwsadmin / January 4, 2023 / Comments Off

—Dreamland BBQ— After leaving the doctor’s office today, I made my way over to my favorite place for BBQ Ribs—”Dreamland BBQ,”—”ain’t nothin’ like ’em nowhere.”The location I visited was off Highway 280. Right up from “Grandview Medical Center.” Dreamland’s “Southern Style” BBQ Sauce is Vinegar based and is the only sauce they serve.I’ll tell you…

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