Category Archives: Reflections

Daddy and his dogs

Posted on June 15, 2019 by

Lordy, Lordy – my daddy loved his dogs. Daddy with his bird dog in his lap, his open Bible on the table,  and his hunting gun leaning in the background The first and last memories of my daddy always include … Continue reading →

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road trippin’

Posted on June 10, 2019 by

To say my mom and I had a complicated connection is an understatement. What I am grateful for, however, is that neither of us ever gave up on the other; and occasionally we set aside our differences, however briefly, to … Continue reading →

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Vive la France! D-Day, the donald, and the drop shot

Posted on June 6, 2019 by

The French have it all this week: 75th. Anniversary of the Allied invasion in WWII that began on the beaches in Normandy on June 06, 1944 (commonly referred to as D-Day); an American president on the continent who truly can’t … Continue reading →

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Southern Perspectives on the Queer Movement: Committed to Home (Happy Pride!)

Posted on June 1, 2019 by

In June, 2017 I shared my excitement about the upcoming publication of Southern Perspectives – the cover was all I had back then – but I could see the finish line of a very long journey. Two years later I am … Continue reading →

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who’s afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

Posted on May 25, 2019 by

Apparently everyone. The Democrats allow the Big Bad Wolf to ignore congressional subpoenas under the guise of special privileges for Big Wolves. Not just for himself but for anyone who they demand appear before Congressional committees on the second Tuesday … Continue reading →

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forever faithful – woman’s best friend

Posted on May 19, 2019 by

Charly has found her spot for my recovery Greetings and salutations from Cardinal Drive in West Columbia, South Carolina, to all my friends and neighbors in real life and cyberspace, too. For those of you who are keeping count with … Continue reading →

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Nick Kyrios is to Tennis as Donald Trump is to the American people — bad to the bone

Posted on May 15, 2019 by

Nick Kyrios is  an Australian professional tennis player ranked #25 in the world in men’s singles. Daniil Medvedev is a Russian tennis player currently ranked #14 by the ATP in men’s singles. Today they met in the first round of … Continue reading →

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Cowgirl Up!

Posted on April 27, 2019 by

Big wheels keep on rolling, but small wheels sometimes get stuck in the mud that is life in the slow lane. After nearly two weeks of birthday fun and festivities (seriously TWO weeks), my small wheels have come to a … Continue reading →

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easter birthdays, shanghai, champagne and family

Posted on April 17, 2019 by

My birthday this year is on Easter Sunday, April the 21st. I was born on an Easter Sunday in 1946 and my birthday has been on Easter Sunday one other time in 1957 when I was eleven years old. Get … Continue reading →

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BREAKING NEWS: BABY GIRL OTW!

Posted on April 11, 2019 by

Pretty Two and Number One Son – Pretty Three? Pretty hears the Big News – and is thrilled! Pretty was with our good friend Brenda this week when she found out we are having a granddaughter in October – and … Continue reading →

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