Tag Archives: being southern
Describing Wilmington, North Carolina
Today’s topic on The Daily Post is to describe the town where you grew up. I was born in, and grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina, where I still live today. I wrote about how much I love my hometown … Continue reading
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People In My City
I love my city, Wilmington, North Carolina. I love the sights, the sounds, the smells and the people. Wilmington is a diverse city, made up of all kinds of people. It is a college town, a thriving port, a retirement … Continue reading
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A Post Every Day? Heavens to Betsy!
Thanks to my friend, Jan, over at Jan’s Sushi Bar, I’ve decided to give this here posting every day thing a try, y’all. It’s called NaBloPoMo, and I can’t believe how long it just took me to write that. Stands … Continue reading
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Driving Miss Lucy
It’s time to do another Spin Cycle. Finally. I know. This week the topic was “driving”. And, miraculously, I thought of something to say about it. Now I have to admit, I’ve been real reluctant to write anything lately. I … Continue reading
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Watery Wednesday Tears
It’s Watery Wednesday and I’m makin’ some water, in the form of tears. A lot of things make me cry. Sad movies, like My Dog Skip or Charlotte’s Web. Heck, even sad commercials get me. I cry at weddings and … Continue reading
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The Ordeal of a Lifetime, Part Six
Please read The Ordeal of a Lifetime, Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four, and Part Five before reading Part Six. Part Five was part of the Spin Cycle’s Topic of the Week: Minding Your Manners. I’ve missed a … Continue reading
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Dog Owners Have Feelings Too
I’ve told y’all this story before. But it seemed perfect for this week’s Spin Cycle topic, “Pets.” So, I’m telling it again doing a re-run because I’m southern and we love to repeat ourselves it’s a subject that I’m passionate about. I … Continue reading
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Home Entertainment, or “How to Survive When You’re Broke”
This image is an original oil painting by my grandmother, Gladys Parker. You can read more of her poetry and learn all about this amazing woman at her blog, The Rock of Gibraltar. This week’s Spin Cycle topic is supposed … Continue reading
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Sure ‘Nuff, he’s got the stuff
This week’s Spin Cycle is about spinning the tracks that make us swoon. Well, y’all, I absolutely ADORE me some Patti LaBelle. And this song, about finding the right man, hits home with me. Because after many years of searching … Continue reading
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