When last we spoke it was the Fourth of July and we were in East Tennessee. I can’t believe I’ve been away from you so long. Moreover, I get tired thinking about what I’ve done in between posts. I didn’t realize I was so busy until I was telling a friend why I couldn’t take…
From the Mountains…
American themed songs often mention mountains as in purple mountain majesty and from the mountains to the prairie. Thus, it’s only fitting to celebrate our nations birthday back in the mountains of East Tennessee…our new second home. The March 30 post Good Friday, Food and Friends gave you a glimpse into why we would make…
This Solitary Life
I know two weeks is too long to be away. I feel certain you have been sitting staring at your monitor the whole time. Now, you have to clear your schedule because this will be the longest post in history. However, you’re about to see my life in a two-week retrospective. I’ll begin with the…
…life is short
I understand it’s a sign of aging but still find it sobering when friends my age or younger move beyond the realm. My last post shared a celebration of a life short-lived. This this past week a friend had an asthma attack and is now watching over us and another friend is in a coma…
life is short…
I supposed we’re at the age that it takes a major life event to cause us to take inventory. Last November our dear friend Kay McDuffie crossed over to the next performance stage. She spent her life bringing joy and laughter to all she came in contact with. Her energy was invigorating and her talent,…
Back to the Real World…
Holiday is always fun and refreshing but getting back to the daily routine often is one step away from depressing. This scenery takes my bio-rhythms to a place that makes the routine a real challenge. Nevertheless, life goes on and I’m very fortunate to have some wonderful opportunities on the docket. Sunday we had a…
Precious Memories…
Different parts of the country approach memorial services in a myriad of ways. Of course, in the area of the south where I grew it’s a process of “setting up” with the family, “visitation” and obviously…lots of food. Funerals seemed to be a every week occurrence in a small town. We had “Precious Memories”, “Farther…
Sun, Sand and Serenity
Someday…maybe, someday… The water has such healing powers for me I think someday we need to live in a waterfront community. We loved the Amalfi Coast last year to the point that I went into a funk when we came home. Now, a year later we’re on the Pacific Coast and I’ve got the “I…
What a Difference a Day Makes!!!
I told you yesterday that today we would compare and contrast Vegas to LA. So here goes. Here’s a welcome entrance in Las Vegas. And, here’s the LA version. Here’s a visual display in Vegas… And, here’s LA…oh my!!! Yesterday afternoon was spent at The Getty Museum in Brentwood…home of O.J., Reese, Ben, Marilyn and…
What Happens in VEGAS…
…really should stay in Vegas. Las Vegas is truly the only city in the world that can get away with the concept of “it’s not done until it’s overdone”. Moderation and Las Vegas are like fire and ice. Personally, the visual stimulation is exhausting. When visiting a museum or gallery there’s opportunity to take a…
The House Was Lovely 