I began the eulogy by saying the Webster Marlowe his friends in Palatka knew was not the same man I knew as my father. I think I truly believed that until last Sunday, before I received a call from Patty. Sunday started out like any other. We woke up, showered, and went to choir rehearsalContinue reading “Revising my father’s eulogy”
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Making Connections
We were invited to a GPB dinner on Tuesday evening to share our ideas on one of our favorite shows, On Second Thought. The show is taking a new turn, as the previous host stepped down for a new and wonderful adventure. One of the reporters said she was from a small town in North Carolina,Continue reading “Making Connections”
Opening Doors
It isn’t the same and I won’t pretend it is. But last year has been on my mind, a lot lately. Maybe it is because hurricane season is gearing up, but I’ve also heard some snarky comments like “if you think these families ought to be together, then why don’t you open your home.” LittleContinue reading “Opening Doors”
Winning the Lottery
I won the lottery this week. Not the Georgia Lottery, but one even better than that. I’d have to play the lottery to actually win, and I can’t really see the value in that. This week, I got to spend time with my mom, I introduced one of our grandsons to one of our favorite books,Continue reading “Winning the Lottery”
September 11.
September 11. Home. Not happy. I should be flying. Nothing to do but maybe I could go play golf. 8:45 a.m. I hate morning television shows but I go into the living room and turn on the TV to CBS. Before I’ve brewed my tea, the nightmare begins. My cousin calls first. Ken wants toContinue reading “September 11.”
Dr. Suzanne Minarcine 