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Pecan Pie

By pwsadmin / April 10, 2022 / Comments Off

Well, I guess I’m okay at making Pecan Pies. The family who has tried my pies have all complimented me on them. And, when you do something well, you will get asked to do it again and again. That’s a compliment. So, momma came to my room today and asked if I could make a…

Floyd’s Hat

By pwsadmin / April 8, 2022 / Comments Off

To get to my doctor’s office, all of my doctors, I have to drive through Birmingham.Specifically through two areas. One appropriately named “Malfunction Junction,” and another simply known as “280…”And that’s how you say it. “280…” You have to include the ellipsis after saying it. “280…” I got home from my doctor’s appointment yesterday when…

Health Update

By pwsadmin / April 7, 2022 / Comments Off

—To Family and Friends Who Keep Up With My Health— I went to my Endocrinologist today to get my 3-month check-up for my Diabetes.He was very happy with my numbers. My A1c was 6.8, which is down from 7.4 three months ago. With my FreeStyle Libre, he could see a more detailed report of my…

Dana

By pwsadmin / April 6, 2022 / Comments Off

—My Dana— When I was around eighteen years old, I worked at the local pizza place.My female boss at the place was nineteen or twenty and named “Dana.”Dana was a looker. At this time in my life, I took classes at the local college. Dana took classes there as well.She was trying to get into…

Train Museum Canceled

By pwsadmin / April 5, 2022 / Comments Off

I woke to the Cracking Sound of Thunder and Lightning. It was so loud that my eyes opened right up, and I was awake.I wasn’t even groggy. It woke me straight up. Thunder does that to me if it’s loud enough. And this was loud. —A cracking sound followed by a big boom. “Dang-it, it…

Bread, Bread, Bread

By pwsadmin / April 5, 2022 / Comments Off

—Bread, Bread, Bread — I was looking for something to eat for lunch today. I had walked into the kitchen and was looking in the cabinets. I don’t know if they are cabinets or kitchen cupboards. I know there is a difference, but I don’t know what it is.Anyway. I look on the countertops, inside…

A Good Day

By pwsadmin / April 4, 2022 / Comments Off

It’s been a good day. I ended up making a second trip to Dollar General. After that, I had to make a run to my hometown of Fultondale, Alabama. I get my CPAP supplies from a Healthcare Provider there. Later, mom cooked Chicken and Dressing.Here in the South, we don’t call anything “Stuffing.” Instead, it’s…

Morning Ritual

By pwsadmin / April 4, 2022 / Comments Off

—Morning Ritual— I got up today at about 6:30 AM. I went to the fridge to get myself a Diet Coke and found that I was out.Unless I’m on a trip, the first thing I drink in the morning is my Diet Coke.When I’m on trips, I drink Coffee. I don’t know why or how…

The Train Museum

By pwsadmin / March 31, 2022 / Comments Off

—Trains— I’ve always loved trains.We lived right next to a train track when I was younger, and the tracks were about thirty yards from our house. They may have been closer than that. And, When the evening train would come by our house, I would go to my spot so that I could wave to…

3/31/2022

By pwsadmin / March 31, 2022 / Comments Off

—3/31/2022— I stayed awake till half-past 11 last night, watching the weather. Alabama did get some severe weather last night.Many possible tornadoes were spotted while Alabama’s Favorite Weatherman, “Mr. James Spann” gave weather updates. Alabama loves James Spann; The whole state tunes in to watch Mr. Spann during severe weather. We didn’t lose any power,…

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