Growing up, as a kid in Chattanooga, my grandmother always made me apple pies. Her name was Beulah, which is a bible name, as referenced in Isaiah 62:4. I couldn’t say Beulah as a little tike. When I tried, it came out Boo Boo. I loved watching and helping her made her apple pies. SheContinue reading “Boo Boo and Emily’s Apple Pie”
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Converse in SoHo
I’ve been fortunate enough to take school groups to New York City for their eighth grade trip, since 1998. I had a teacher say to me once, “Why would you want to take kids to New York? That just doesn’t sound like any fun.” This particular trip was very special to me because both myContinue reading “Converse in SoHo”
Pinto Beans and Cornbread
So anyhow… I had to go to the chiropractor the other day. I’ve been having trouble with my lower back and my hip. I’m going up to New York in September to watch some Yankee games. I’ve got to get myself straightened out so I can sit on those bleachers out there with my BleacherContinue reading “Pinto Beans and Cornbread”
Atlanta Fried Oreos!!
So anyhow.. I’m talking some baseball with my buddy Mud Boy. Mud: Coach did you see where Max Fried threw a 90 pitch shutout last night? Me: No! Wow! Man, that’s an impressive outing right there. Who were they playing? Mud: The Baltimore Oreos Me: Ha! Well I guess I better take back that enthusiasmContinue reading “Atlanta Fried Oreos!!”
Hey! Let me in!
So anyhow.. Squeeky loves to sit on her perch and look out the bedroom window. Our flower garden is outside the window and she can see birds, squirrels and the many lizards that wander around this tropical paradise. Often times, lizards crawl on the window seal and occasionally even get in our home. Now andContinue reading “Hey! Let me in!”
Flirting Tip
So anyhow… We went and picked up a thing or three at Walmart. Needed some taters and asparagus to go with crab cakes from Ward’s Seafood. Got half a pound of honey glazed turkey at the deli for sameches and the gal hit it right on the spot. Exactly half a pound. All kinda talentContinue reading “Flirting Tip”
It’s 9 O’clock!
Well, Sunday night baseball is on. I’m in bed with my mommy and daddy watching the Los Angeles Dodgers play the Mets at Citi Field. My daddy calls it something else that occurs in the bathroom, but I won’t repeat it here. Max Scherzer is pitching for the Dodgers. Did you know he has twoContinue reading “It’s 9 O’clock!”
Squeeky Says
Hi my name is Squeeky. I’m 16 years old and live with my mommy and daddy in Clearwater, Fl. I have such a wonderful life, mainly because my folks are retired and are home to pet me and give me attention all day long. I was rescued when I was fifteen weeks old from aContinue reading “Squeeky Says”
Mud Boy and Me in NYC
Now all the years that I have been taking kids to New York City there has only been one time that I was totally lost with no clue what to do. It was my third year chaperoning the trip. Even though I grew up as a New York Yankees fan,I had never been to YankeeContinue reading “Mud Boy and Me in NYC”
Piece of Cake
Mark and Jim. Those were curse words at Dogwood Center in September 1986. After a couple of days of on the job training from Mary, I was in charge. Whatever that means. Second shift. Dorm counselor for a group of emotionally disturbed children ages 6 to 12. That was the term used then. Was thatContinue reading “Piece of Cake”
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