Cinderella has recently resurfaced at our house. Not that she ever really left, mind you, with at least twenty variations floating around on the kids’ channels. It all started when Dory went with her ballet friends to see the Ballet Memphis presentation of Cinderella. She was so pumped about it Read more…
If you stood near me for very long over the past couple of weeks you probably heard about another woman in my life. Her name is Gladis. That’s the kooky name they gave the online portfolio system that the Fine Arts teachers have to use as part of their annual Read more…
I’ve worn glasses since about the second grade. When I started college, my Mom decided I was old enough (mature enough, responsible enough) to get contact lenses. I remember the hard ones, though I never wore them, and how grossed out I was by the folks that would rinse them Read more…
So, we got the dresses. We got the shoes. The big day came. Kendle came over and did the girls’ hair. Hayes came and did their makeup. The boys came and all kinds of pictures were taken. After some pizza, they left for the formal. Technology can be fun and Read more…
Snow is a beautiful thing to see, isn’t it? There’s a softness; a gentleness to it. At least there is in West Tennessee! My sister in law in Maryland says the big snows are only appealing to folks (like us) who don’t have to deal with it. Pictures of the Read more…
It’s one of those dreaded days that fathers of daughters must face. Both girls are going to the Winter Formal at school. Oh my goodness! What am I to do? You know, making that “man cave” out in the garage is looking better and better! For years I’ve been preparing Read more…
I hope you had fun visiting the ‘40’s with us Sunday night. I know I did! Just in case you couldn’t tell it, I really like Swing and Big Band music! The first time I heard this collection I fell in love with it. Fun music, a fun show, and Read more…
Whew! Nutcracker weekend is now over and we have all just about passed out. It’s a fun and exciting time but it makes for a very full week and an even fuller weekend of almost nonstop activity. The parents help all over the place to make sure the production goes Read more…
Ok, I admit it. I like to shop – but it needs to be on sale for me to really bite. DaLee claims it’s my hunting instinct. I can find a clearance rack within 50 yards. If I find something really special, I “buy ahead” for birthdays or even Christmas. Read more…
Since Friday, how times have you heard someone say they’d like a turkey sandwich? How about a turkey anything? People who don’t liketurkey (or fight against it) supplement or substitute ham, beef roast, or even burgers and pizza. Most folks celebrated Thanksgiving with a feast, eating until they were past Read more…