Last week my oldest sister died, and I was in Houston for her memorial. My other siblings – five of us left now – asked me to speak at the memorial on behalf of the brothers and sisters. It was an honor to be asked to do that, and I decided to share some of […]
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First off, I just want to say that it has been a rough couple of weeks for me. First my sister in Houston died and I went there for a funeral. Developed an absessed tooth and came home to get that taken care of. This past week has been one of pain and meds and
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Now that Drama Camp is over, I hope to get back to a regular schedule of blogging soon, but first I have to take time out for a toothache, a quick trip to Houston to see my sister who is ill, and the continuing battle with that nasty Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. So next week Slim
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One man’s reasons for resigning from the Republican party. Chris Ladd, a Texan, has been a staunch Republican, working in various capacities for the party, and always supporting the party, even though he didn’t always agree with party lines. Apparently, the Republican presidential candidate has gone too far over what Chris finds himself able to
This is our second week of drama camp, and it has been so much fun watching the kids tap into their creativity and find the words and music for the original production they are writing: “The Good, The Bad & The Downright Silly.” We have performances this coming weekend, then next Monday I crash. So
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Slim Randles is here to entertain you today as Wednesday’s Guest, while I am busy playing with the kids at Marilee’Z KidZZ on Stage Drama Camp. We are packed to the crevices in the walls with kids who are brimming over with excitement and creativity. Unfortunately, due to this nasty Ramsay Hunt Syndrome that will
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When I posted this last Wednesday, I had no idea how fitting it would be in light of the shootings in MN, TX, and LA. I truly wish it wasn’t. Slim Randles, my frequent Wednesday’s Guest, is a man of humor and wisdom, and today he shares a touching essay on how the Fourth of July
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It’s my birthday once again. They seem to come quicker and quicker each year. Funny how that happens. My grandmother told me they would, but I was sixteen then. What could she possibly mean? That summer I spent with her, the days moved as slowly as the cool breeze that wafted through the trees that shaded her front
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Before getting into the usual Friday fare, I want to let you know that for the next three weeks blog entries will be sparse. I’m getting ready for the two-week drama camp at the Winnsboro Center For the Arts, so my days will be filled with kids and art and drama and fun for the
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First off I have to wish my twins a happy birthday. Since they are my youngest, I won’t even count up the years since they were born. Certainly it wasn’t that long ago. I’m sure they won’t mind sharing part of their birthday cake with you as you read on about Doc and a garage
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