If I weren’t so livid, I suppose it might have been humorous. Thirty-six hours later I still can’t find the humor in it. Some days of air travel go so smoothly. Leaving Atlanta last week I was “TSA pre-screened” and the process was easy. Didn’t have to take my shoes off, walked through the metal detector and all was well. Got to my gate in … Continue reading TSA ruined my day
LET’S BE FRANK! Is there anything more All-American than the humble hot dog? Whether it’s ball park or backyard grilled, New York or Chicago-style, “dirty water dog” or a high-falutin’ gourmet frank, our nation’s favorite tubular treat is a Fourth of July tradition that comes in many manisfestations. Ernie Smith Just as I was retiring recently, my husband decided to start up a new business. … Continue reading Harley Hotdogs have more fun
Recently some of us from work went to a ceremony at a college across the way. It’s a small branch campus of THE major university in the state. There are a lot of colleges and universities in this state, but it’s THE one. You know the kind of university I’m talking about. Just about every state has one. On the way back to work one … Continue reading The wrong alma mater
Today is Veteran’s Day. It is a holiday for state employees like me. I spent the afternoon getting a manicure, pedicure, and shopping. I love tradition and I have tried to create and honor many for my family. I have two granddaughters, ten and five. Every Thanksgiving I give them a Christmas outfit. It’s something they might wear to a special event in December, to … Continue reading Veteran’s Day and the long shadows of November
Tower of Twins 