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I literally do not know where to begin..... Besides January 2025 of course. When this post was first placed in my drafts, I had written in a notebook somewhere highlights of this past year prior to the passing of my mother. Where that notebook is right now - I couldn't tell you. At the moment,... Continue Reading →
December 31, 1965 in a small church in Point Pleasant, WV, my parents devoted their lives to one another both at the tender age of twenty-one. Today, they are celebrating their 60th anniversary together for the first time since 2016. If you are new here On The One Four One, that may read odd to... Continue Reading →
As we learn to navigate another year of firsts, we have now entered our first holiday with both of our parents gone. This moment came upon us quickly as it has been forty-seven days since the passing of our mother. Three thousand one hundred forty two days for Daddy. Momma - Michelle is taking care... Continue Reading →
My baby brother turns 50 this week. Being the oldest, I have hit milestones before him but this one hits different. My baby brother is turning fifty. Everyone has always said that we are daylight and dark. Me with blonde hair. Him with dark. He is easy going and trusts everyone. Me - trust issues... Continue Reading →
CASH, 12 years, 8 months and 18 days, surrounded by his Uncle Bub and earthly dad went to run free with the angels on August 6, 2025. He spent his years as head of security On The One Four One. He took much pride and dedication to his work. With his big heart and kind... Continue Reading →
We held this month's Family Dinner on July 27th and the meal theme was KIDS' CHOICE!! It was a menagerie of items that went like this - Miss Canaa - Texas Roadhouse Style Green Beans & French Fries Miss Ella - Strawberries, Raspberries, Breadsticks, Nuggies & Walmart Sugar Cookies Miss Hadley - Chicken Nuggets &... Continue Reading →
June Family Dinner was nothing short of amazing! Faith brought the sweetest gifts to ask her sister to be her Matron of Honor and McKenzie to be a bridesmaid in her wedding next year. And, speaking of next year, I am getting another Great!!! The girls had on the cutest shirts to announce to Uncle... Continue Reading →
Daniel Satorious Reagan aka CAT My name is CASH and my mom is out of town. She hasn't been doing much updating about life On The One Four One so I thought I would help her out. If you don't know my mom, I can tell you that she takes little time for herself. Which... Continue Reading →
July 17, 1922 - a legend was born. A Tower of Strength. Loyal. Determined. Hard Working. No Nonsense Attitude. THE STRONGEST BRANCH OF OUR TREE. What she said - she meant - so pay attention. She took notes during the news - especially the John Marra Home & Garden segments. The radio was always tuned... Continue Reading →
Facebook has been good for very few things. But what I have found it is good for • reconnecting with friends and family across the miles • our dog Coal (breeder post) • my administrative professional position at the Award Winning Buckeye Hills Career Center (job posting), and • On This Day Memories. Eight years... Continue Reading →
The beginning of the year is a blur. I started off with great intentions of posting every day - that lasted a big five days. With McKenzie's graduation in May, we worked hard to secure all of the things she desired for her celebration. We lived in the moments clear through the day of graduation.... Continue Reading →
This is an UPDATE to my ➡️ https://theonefourone.com/2022/03/01/a-look-back-on-2021/ ⬅️ click for more. All through last year, my repeated statement to all involved with my mom throughout her journey was this - our goal is to get her back to independent living like she was the day before her knee replacement and then heart attack. I... Continue Reading →
Thank you to everyone that commented on my Facebook post sharing what you were having for dinner last night! And, thank you for inspiring me to write a new blog post! Feel free to share!!!! Crab Cakes Ingredients: 1/3 Cup Mayonnaise 3 Egg Yolks 2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice (1/2 of a lemon) 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire... Continue Reading →
I started this post in August, 2018. There are many times, I have the idea of what I want to write about but not the words to place with it. My brother, can sing effortlessly. I am one of his biggest fans. So instead of trying to find the words ~ I'll let him... Continue Reading →
Merry Merry Christmas to You and Yours!
I have THE BEST sister-in-love in the world! What is a sister-in-love you ask? Well, she is married to my brother and a sister by choice whom I love with all of my heart. She is an amazing mother, wife, aunt, sister, daughter, singer, Christian and Southern cook. She loves the most simple things in... Continue Reading →
It just dawned on me this morning after I replied to a text that I received from my Mom's neighbor thanking me for the cake I sent home to her last weekend that the Family Dinner we held at our home in March of this year completed our year of firsts without setting a place... Continue Reading →
48 weeks, 11 months and 341 days ~ that is the amount of time that has continued on day in and day out since April 21, 2017. The day my world changed forever. The day time stood still. The day that I wondered how I would get out of bed from that day forward. The day that... Continue Reading →
The chili and potato soup are simmering on the stove. The hot chocolate tray with candy canes, marshmallow stir sticks, cotton candy, silver sugar candy sprinkles nestled together await the preparation by the kids. A tray full of chocolate chip cookies, no-bake cookies, peanut butter with Hershey kisses along with Santa's favorite ~ magic cookie... Continue Reading →
**** I started this blog post on October 16th without finishing it as this story of my niece has went national! Saturday, October 14, 2017, my niece, Mikayla, married her best friend, Dakota. It was quite the fairytale wedding and one that has been in the making for about 15 years. I think I have... Continue Reading →
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