Thursday, May 18, 2017
The K through 8 school that I attended used to make a field trip to a nearby private high school to watch that school's yearly musical. My school was a feeder school for the high school. Most of my school's students ended up going to the high school. Miz Rayleen ended up being the reason the field... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, May 12, 2017
The Dog Pens
The remnants of several dog pens are on my property. I am not sure how many there were originally. Some of the chicken wire and posts have deteriorated to where I cannot tell how many were there. They were for my grandfather's hunting dogs. I am not sure when he stopped hunting. He died in 1980 from... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, May 11, 2017
"Nooooooooooooooooo!"
"Noooooooooooooo!" My sister can say that in a blood-curling manner. She will do it around Mom and me for laughs. Years ago, it was a family gathering in the family room at my parents' house. Ann and I were teenagers. Dad was sleeping as he typically did. To wake him, Ann yelled out that,... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, May 5, 2017
No Remodeling Plans...For Now
One day, I do see myself remodeling my home. I have lived there for seven years. The question is when. Right now, I am very happy with the way the interior looks. I would say, though, that in 2020, I will be doing something. My carpeting will be ten years old, and it may be time for a new look.... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, May 4, 2017
The Pool
My mother joined the family at a pool during the Summers of 1996 and 1997. I was 11 and 12 then, between fourth and fifth grade and then between fifth and sixth grade. The pool was a part of a private golf course and country club. However, one could just sign up for the pool membership and eschew... Sign in to see full entry.