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Well…. My mom has been receiving alerts on her Jetpack app that I wrote a piece on CAT. She called my big sister laughing about it. I can do no wrong and everything I do she thinks is fabulous. This is me when I found out she called. Shocked and glad to know she laughed... 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 →
In years past, I have titled these "Lessons Of". I've already changed the title line of this one a few times - Lessons of 2023 - 2023 - Recap of 2023 - to finally "Reflections of 2023". As I begin reflecting, I find the same is true this year as years past. January and February... Continue Reading →
I've been home alone for the past two days. And no, not like Kevin where my family left on vacation while I was still slumbering on the 4th floor. Though my GW is on a weekend getaway in Maryland with friends/family. McKenzie has been in and out while staying with Mawmaw and working. I too... 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 →
In my small town, we have what is called First Fridays which typically begin the first Friday in May and runs through the first Friday in September. In August, friends and family gathered at Courtside Bar & Grille for dinner to celebrate my Momma's birthday and my ever fabulous friend, Cynthia, told us about a... Continue Reading →
I know many of you will relate to this piece. I grew up in the best neighborhood ever. And, I mean E V E R! I'm sure your neighborhood was the best E V E R as well. As I sat in the back seat of my Mom's black Lincoln Continental with my little brother,... 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 →
When I started to blog, I remember the feeling of excitement of putting my thoughts down on "paper". Not worried about what people thought or if anyone would even read my posts. It is a shame to say that I began on Blogger eleven years ago - E L E V E N. In eleven... Continue Reading →
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