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Grayson

One day, I’m getting ready to go to baseball practice. Emily: “Hey! I just got a message from Andrea that they are bringing Grayson down for the weekend.” Me: “Oh really? That would be neat. We have a game Friday night. Maybe they can come to the game.” Emily: “I will text her and seeContinue reading “Grayson”

Megan’s Pizza Casserole

I was teaching Callie and Rylee how to fix pizza casserole and Callie said, “Rylee, remember this moment with mommy when you grow up so you can do it with your kids.” and moments like this is why being a mom is my favorite job! Pizza casserole is a fun and yummy, kid friendly meal.Continue reading “Megan’s Pizza Casserole”

Lost in thought on the boardwalk

I think I will take the train out to Coney Island today. Going to be sunny and mid 70’s. Windy, though, so it shouldn’t be too cold for me. Take a walk on the boardwalk, soak up the sun and listen to the waves. It’s about an hour ride on the D train to Coney Island fromContinue reading “Lost in thought on the boardwalk”

Pumpkin Seeds

By Robert Bowen Jr. I don’t know when the last time was that l carved a pumpkin into a Jack-o-Lantern. It felt so good to indulge in doing so this Halloween. Maybe the hermetically sealed virtual environment this last year and a half made me that much hungrier for what l consider ultimately one ofContinue reading “Pumpkin Seeds”

Portuguese Kale Soup

I took Emily to Nantucket and Newport, RI for our 30th anniversary. We ate at The Brick Alley Pub in Newport on the waterfront. I had lobster roll and Emily had this great tasting soup and a salad. It was great! There’s a lot of Portuguese influence in the Newport area. Ingredients 2 tablespoons ofContinue reading “Portuguese Kale Soup”

Wedding Wishes

Our nephew, Matt Williamson, married Victoria Loftin, on February 17, 2018, in Destin, Florida. They met while attending The University of Tennessee Chattanooga. Matt said Victoria was dating a bunch of “losers” and he had to wait for his chance to finally ask her out. A wonderful friendship and “love” ensued. They are perfect forContinue reading “Wedding Wishes”

Beach Chairs

“Excuse me, sir. I hear there is a baseball meeting at 1 o’clock today.” “Hey Billy Ray! What’s up?” My buddy, Al, has been calling me that for several years now. There have been several instances over the years, in New York, when tourists mistake me for Billy Ray Cyrus. I’ve even taken pics aContinue reading “Beach Chairs”

My new shorts

Hi everyone. I’ve been sitting at the front screen door waiting for my mommy to get home. It’s about 4 o’clock. That’s what time I usually eat supper. She always fixes my supper cause I have to have all my medicine. She’s out shopping with her good friend Ming. I always like when my mommyContinue reading “My new shorts”

Come on 34! You got this!

Hi everyone! I watched Bailee pitch today with my mommy and daddy. She was pitching for Cleveland State and they were playing Bryan College. I just love Bailee because when she comes to see us, she always pets me. She’s so sweet. Well, so am I. I mean, that’s what my daddy tells me allContinue reading “Come on 34! You got this!”

“Shoeless” Will Hamill

This story takes place back in 1999, before the turn of the century. Back before we had fancy cell phones with cameras, social media and all that kind of stuff. It’s about a guy named Will. He was the top player on my golf team that year at Red Bank Middle School. We hit itContinue reading ““Shoeless” Will Hamill”