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Morning Coffee with a “View”

Hey folks. So anyhow. I woke up about the crack of 11 today. And so I was in here in the kitchen getting my morning coffee and Emily was watching a TV show. She was watching the View. All them ladies sitting around talking. I don’t usually pay any attention and then I heard oneContinue reading “Morning Coffee with a “View””

Wisdom from a “Bandwagon” Fan!

Hey folks. So anyhow.. My gal Emily and I went to Game 1 of the MLB ALDS game between Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox. Tropicana Field, or as I call it, “The Juice Box,” is hands down the worst stadium in baseball. The ceiling is so low that sometimes a fly ballContinue reading “Wisdom from a “Bandwagon” Fan!”

Red Bank’s Gabe Jones is “Living his dreams.” I’m not LION!

I first met Gabe Jones in January, 2020. I taught and coached at Red Bank Middle from 1995-2011. After retirement, my wife and I moved to Clearwater, Florida for the climate, beach and, yes, the abundance of MLB teams that train in the area. Tyler Phillips played baseball for me at Red Bank from 2007-2009.Continue reading “Red Bank’s Gabe Jones is “Living his dreams.” I’m not LION!”

Daddy! Don’t play me!

Hi everybody. I just finished watching the Yankees game with my mommy and daddy. They got waxed by Tampa 12 to 2. We had to watch it on the Tampa Bay Rays station. Me and my daddy can’t stand listening to those Rays announcers whining and complaining about everything, so we mute it and listenContinue reading “Daddy! Don’t play me!”

Let Hair Down in Washington Square

As I sit here in Washington Square Park, I am watching this young lady with black paint on her hands and feet. As her serene music plays, she is dancing and painting at the same time. Her hair is long, black and flowing in front of her face. I thought, people can’t see your face.Continue reading “Let Hair Down in Washington Square”

BAILEE “18”

Bailee “18” Another year has passed You’ve grown up so fast Middle school High school Oh! How you’ve grown College gal living on your own Through good times and strife It’s the best time of your life My sweet Bailee Get the most out of life daily Enjoy this day In every way Knowing youContinue reading “BAILEE “18””

Mommy, let’s go visit Brylie!

Hi everybody. I’ve been out doing some shopping with my mommy. She goes to Iowa to visit Brylie and her mom, Dani, but I’ve never been. You see, Brylie used to live in Chattanooga like us. My mommy used to work with Dani and they became really good friends. Mommy is like a second momContinue reading “Mommy, let’s go visit Brylie!”

Is This Thing On?

Trying to learn how to use the video on my new phone.

Daddy! Where are my keys?

Hi everybody. Well, it’s Saturday afternoon and I was going to go out for a drive. You see, I just turned 16 recently. So, I’m old enough to drive now. My daddy let’s me drive his old vintage 1960’s car. I have a friend, Francis, across the hall, that I invited to go with me.Continue reading “Daddy! Where are my keys?”

A Rose Named Bailee

This sweet gal just started her first day of college. She’s an all state softball pitcher and home run power hitter. She led Red Bank High Scholl in Chattanooga to the state tournament, pitching every single game! She excelled in the classroom and in the community. She was voted “Athlete of the Year” at RedContinue reading “A Rose Named Bailee”