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In the early 1970’s my Grandpaw had a lake and a pond dug out on the farm in Looneyville. The lake was for fishing and swimming. The pond was for the cows to wade in and drink from. He built a fish fry/barbecue pit pavilion next to the lake. The lake also had a T… Read more
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My brother DeWayne was known for his comedic talent. He could quickly respond with funny remarks. If Momma was mad about something and fussing and yelling, He could have her laughing in just a minute. Not me. If ever opened my mouth all I ever did was make her angrier.One day after he had calmed… Read more
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I had struggled for years with a neurological disorder. The symptoms became worse with stress so I resigned from my position as a director at a local hospital. The first two years at home were extremely challenging. No longer the ninety mile per hour driven woman I had always been I sank into a deep… Read more
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In the 1960 ‘s it was uncommon in most rural homes to have central heating and air systems. In Looneyville none of our houses had air conditioners in the summer. We would use boxed fans to stir hot air around just for a breeze of relief from the Georgia heat. Screen doors with spring hinges… Read more
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January’s cold weather spurs a hungry desire in me for Progresso’s Tomato Basil Soup. It is my favorite winter comfort food. There are so many different food combinations you can pair with tomato soup. If you were to poll random people each would name various food choices to go along with their tomato soup. Crackers… Read more
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I have been blessed with four intelligent, beautiful and independent daughters. This was my goal! This was my desire. I never wanted them to suffer the heartache and stress I had experienced. I prayed, I worked hard to make sure they had a good stable life. We went to church every Sunday as a family.… Read more
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My family will tell you I have pitched many a “hissy fit.” I have been on the war path more than once and they all have said —“Lord, she done lost her ever-loving mind!!” It’s the craziness gene I inherited from the blessed Looney tribe! Totally opposite of that reaction to anger have been occasions… Read more
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Many years ago my oldest daughter and I went on a mission trip to Jamaica with Mark B Danzey and a bus load of other folks from Bethany United Methodist and Jefferson United Methodist Church. It was an awesome experience to say the least. While there we helped build school rooms and conducted daily Bible… Read more
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I had never cared for peanut butter. Never liked peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Nope, give me a banana sandwich instead. One Fall Friday night as elementary school girls will do, I went home with my good friend Camie. We were playing in her bedroom when she goes into the kitchen and comes back with… Read more
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Have you ever done something you were ashamed of? Have you ever said something to your spouse, child or parent you wish you could take back but it’s too late? The damage is done. If you focus on the mistakes you made, any wrong done to you, disappointments and loves lost it’s extremely hard to… Read more
For Real, Elaine?! 