We got up early today and traveled out to the Kakum National Park. No one will believe this but I am TERRIFIED of heights. I have been obsessing over the rope bridge at Kakum National Park since our very first planning meeting. One way or another, I was going to do it. Anyone who knowsContinue reading “Facing my fears plus other observations on Ghana”
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Revising my father’s eulogy
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”
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”
Tribute to an old friend
His name doesn’t matter. I found an old resume of mine, and I’m talking really old, and he was listed as a reference. We lost touch at least 33 years ago, but this dear friend was important enough to have been listed on my resume on my initial job searches in Atlanta. He didn’t wantContinue reading “Tribute to an old friend”
