As I was driving to my hometown of Kilgore, Texas to help make funeral arrangements for our Mother’s funeral, a sense of calm came over me. I don’t know if it was because I knew what to expect since this was our third funeral to plan. Can this process possibly get easier? It seemed so […]
Kilgore
Sassy’s Sister is Sixty
Today is a milestone for someone in my family. I usually don’t use my blog for birthday wishes but this is a special one! Our oldest sibling turns sixty. 60. Six zero. The Big Six 0. Sesenta in Spanish! Where did the time go? I guess being the […]
My Big Hair: A Historical Perspective
I was born with naturally curly hair. I used to hate it when I was growing up. I finally appreciated it by the time I reached high school. I was looking through some old photos while I was cleaning out my guest bedroom closet. I could almost give you the exact date simply by seeing […]
The Long and Winding Road
I took a trip down the “Long and Winding Road” near my hometown in East Texas this past weekend. I haven’t been down this road in a very long time. It is about 3 miles long and full of twists and curves. Not only is it scenic but is also somewhat secluded as well. […]
Happy Fourth of July
Happy 4th of July! Driving for five hours in the car isn’t our typical July 4th way to celebrate this day, but it is this year. I am so sorry I haven’t blogged much lately. Maybe you thought that I was off on some exotic island or too upset about the TomKat impending divorce; neither of […]
Dear Chelsea
My niece Chelsea is graduating high school today. She is walking across the same stage I did twenty- nine years ago. What an amazing young lady she has turned out to be. Her parents did a wonderful job in raising her. Where has the time gone? She has always seemed so wise beyond her years. […]