Yesterday morning I opened the blinds only to discover that a new family has moved in with me. Well, not actually into the house but, they found their home right outside my patio door. I had not invited them to move in but, since she is expecting soon, they felt obligated to find a proper […]
I love the spring…flowers, budding trees, and milder temperatures. Things look much greener and fresher. Except, that is, if you live in the south right now. Yes, I am reminded of the little people in Wizard of Oz who sang the song “Follow the Yellow Brick Road.” While most of our roads aren’t brick these […]
I get lots of e-mails on a daily basis. The other day one really caught my eye. It was from my local legislator – Chip Huggins. Now whether he’s your favorite or not makes no difference to me. Somehow he got my e-mail address and he was asking what I thought about a particular piece […]
This past weekend I had the best time. I was back in the saddle again with the cowboys. It was just a different group of them this time. The threat of rain was quickly gone as the sprinkles subsided and the stars could be clearly seen as dark approached. Flowertown Elementary School in Summerville, SC […]
It’s no surprise that we’re getting older every day. At this stage in my life, I’m actually glad to have every day I do. It’s when someone from your past comes up to you and says, “Ms. Cook, do you remember me? I was in your group of middle school students at Great Falls!” that […]