Ch. 5 What’s in a Name “I am glad you are home. I missed you Connie,” Scott supported his wife’s arm as she stepped out of his truck “I’m glad to be home,” Constance responded with a slight cringe. She forced her body to relax, but in her mind she silently told her husband to [...]
So we arrive to give to toy drive with Chet Buchannon from 98.5 local radio station who stays in tent camping like conditions for twelve days to raise toys and gift cards for locals in need of just one gift this Christmas. His catch phrases includes “a bike in a box fills truck” and “feel [...]
One of many horrific moments was watching my stepfather crush half of my mom’s body between the hood of our car and its hood. She had been trying to get it started. I don’t remember why he lashed out, but I do remember her begging to be released. I don’t know why he finally let [...]
The one smell I wish I could recreate is my grandmother’s linen closest. It is a comforting smell. It was a “I feel safe and know I am loved” smell. I was raised by two grandmothers since my mom was a single mom between three husbands. My biological dad was not in the picture until [...]
Reading so many posts on Facebook about our Military Veterans and appreciation of those serving now, brought up so many memories of my father, Phillip A. Thomas. When I think of what this one man accomplished in his lifetime leaves me speechless. Not only did he leave the Korean War with a Purple Heart and [...]
