After I retired in 2009, I had a Tuff Shed building installed in my backyard for additional workspace and storage. The building features a gambrel roof, and I had already converted the attic space into extra storage. I had built workbenches along the east and west walls and was building […]
Yearly Archives: 2025
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Christmas in 1970 was on a Friday, and many companies gave their employees Christmas Eve and Christmas Day off, making that a four-day holiday to spend with family. That was true for the mortgage company I worked for; however, I had been promoted earlier in the year and was now […]
I was having trouble sleeping, and I kept having “father’s advice” pop up in my thoughts. Sometimes I will have memories or things I need to do the next day or later in the week that keep me awake. That would happen often when I was still working, especially if […]
I probably should not admit this, but prior to Eva’s passing away, I did not go to the cemetery just to visit grave sites. If I were there for a funeral, then I would go to see my parents’ marker and other extended family members buried there. I don’t know […]
The phrase comparing apples to oranges is an idiom. The apple and orange aren’t just fruits here; they represent two entities that are so distinct they defy direct comparison. Quite often today, we see reports that compare prices of things today to those years ago. They might try to estimate what […]
Fairy tales start with “Once upon a time…” as an introduction to the tale. Movie writers weave love stories into their plots using familiar themes, often so gently that viewers may not recognize the romantic storyline until well into the movie. Many people experience love stories in their lives, though […]
A few days ago, as I was checking out at HEB, I noticed most of what I was buying was frozen TV dinners. The employee and I were having polite conversations when I asked if she could guess my diet. I told her that TV dinners are mostly what I […]
My memories of my first and second grade school days are limited these days. I remember some of the faces, but putting names to them is not possible. I remember the girl who lived across the street was Patsy Wren. She was in my class, and she brought my school […]
My grandparents on my father’s side were George and Martha Ray. George Washington Ray was born on December 23, 1872, and Martha Jane Harper was born on January 6, 1885. They were married on September 24, 1905, and both were born near Birmingham, Alabama. They moved to Louisiana before any […]
Three years ago, I wrote about my engagement with Emily that did not end well (Too Late For Sorry). My main purpose for writing about it was to share thoughts primarily with my granddaughters. First, I have made mistakes in my life, especially in my youth. You try to fix […]