The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia

The wild storms that ripped through Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee on Wednesday night came a bit too close for comfort here in NW Georgia. My husband, my dog, Ellie, and I spent most of that night in our basement, wondering if our house would be blown away. We were told by our local news stations … Continue reading The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia →

Memorial Day Memories

I don't seem to be able to find the right words today to adequately honor all of the service men and women who have lost their lives in the name of freedom. For as long as I can remember, I have always taken at least a bit of time over the course of the Memorial … Continue reading Memorial Day Memories →

Honoring a Real National Hero

There was a surge of 4,000 Marines against the Taliban in Afghanistan on Thursday, July 2, 2009.Most of the Taliban fled into the hills.One American soldier gave his life.Lance Corporal Seth Sharp of the U.S. Marine Corps died last Thursday in Afghanistan.Seth was 20.He had already served 7 months in Iraq.He has been in the … Continue reading Honoring a Real National Hero →