Category Archives: memories
Thankful For Thoughts and Memories
Three years ago today. It was three years ago today that my brother left us for his Heavenly home. It has been five years since we have spent a Thanksgiving with my husband. My mother is always sad during the … Continue reading
For Everything There is a Season, and Time Waits for no Man
“Time and tide wait for no man” (https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/time+and+tide+wait+for+no+man) Sitting here alone in the house, just me, two dogs and an entitled cat, there is plenty of time to think…and reminiscence. There is a coolness to the breeze coming in the … Continue reading
We Said We Would Never Forget
I knew what my social media memories would be filled with before I looked this morning. The following is one of the things I shared years ago. With added thoughts afterward. good morning all Sept. 11, 2001 A day with … Continue reading
Adventure With My Son, Darlington (Part Three)
Sunday morning started similar to Saturday with my son walking up to the Hotdog stand for breakfast biscuits. Then he chose to ride his bike around the campground and down around the midway. The trip back had to be fun … Continue reading
An Adventure With My Son (Part Two) Darlington
I say it every morning when I awaken from a night trying to sleep in that bunk bed in my son’s camper. I need to find a way to make that more comfortable. I have taken the mattress from the … Continue reading
An Adventure With My Son (part one)
He asked, “Do you want to go?” “Absolutely” The plan was to leave after my son got in from work on Friday, September the second. We were going to go to the race in Darlington, South Carolina. At a track … Continue reading
Lesson, Learned
/ I got a reminder today. Today started out with me taking mom for a follow up visit with her heart doctor. She didn’t see him, but if I recall correctly she saw a nurse practitioner. Very nice, listened to … Continue reading
What Dances in Your Potato Salad
I share this story from time to time. I can’t recall now how long ago it has been, but I’ll guess nearly ten since my husband has been gone over five years. It still makes me smile. This is … Continue reading
Memories and Growth
Memories can be an amazing gauge. How far have you come? Have you healed? Have you grown? Have you distanced yourself from the pain you felt back then, whether it was physical, mental or emotional? That is one of the … Continue reading
Sixty-five…and Celebrating While Remembering
Sixty-five. Not geriatric yet, but also no longer the youth I was. So many memories of what was, so many dreams unfulfilled, so many hopes for what ever future there may be. Contemplation of it all with each sip of … Continue reading
Words from The Dirt Road 