As I’m writing this, 370 days have passed since leaving Houston. I haven’t “picked up the pen” much in 2017 other than to highlight and take notes in books that I’ve read. After my first MS Girl: Interview Session, I realized that I needed some time to delight in my new diagnoses, reconnect with old friends, travel, and let my creative juices sit and simmer. I’ve…
I knew today was coming, but didn’t think much of it until this morning. Topeka said, “Are you going to take a picture of Allyson?” It was early and I reluctantly said, “Sure.” See, Allyson had already had a first day of school earlier this summer as she was enrolled in a program designed to…
I normally set and alarm to rise early to prepare for work. Deliberately, I set the alarm clock for a much earlier time than needed to take advantage of the snooze button. It’s there for a reason right? If I needed to catch the boat, there would be many mornings that I would just miss…
Several months ago I discovered by chance that there was a ghost town not far from where I live in north central Mississippi. The ghost town was Middleton. I started looking closely at maps trying to figure out the exact location. It was located about twenty five minutes to the south located in what was…
It is very easy to forget what President’s Day is about since much of the hoopla about the day is centered around great sales at your favorite department stores. Just turn on the television and you will see. It is also a paid holiday for many. Believe me, I’m not mad about that one! It’s a…