Category: Remembrance

I Wasn’t Ready For This

This is the post I have not been looking forward to writing…even though I knew I would have to at some point. Courtesy: Palmetto Mortuary My mother passed away August 8th, 2025. She was 84. Not to get too deep into things..she had been managing many health issues over the past few years. For some … Continue reading I Wasn’t Ready For This

A New Experience of Easter

I will confess to all of you that religion and I are not the best of friends. It's for no reason in particular. It is that sitting in a church every Sunday has not always been my first choice since the moment I was able to choose. This year, I experienced something quite beautiful on … Continue reading A New Experience of Easter

In Memoriam: 2019

As we say goodbye to 2019, there are many we've said farewell to throughout the year. This space isn't large enough to list them all but we will look at some of the notable ones. Some of these you will remember. Some..you may not. Toni Tennille and Daryl Dragon (Courtesy: Consequence of Sound) Entertainment: Daryl … Continue reading In Memoriam: 2019

A Farewell to Senator John McCain

I only hope I am as eloquent in  my final days. There's really no subtext here.   No explication of words are needed.   The final statement of Senator John McCain speaks so well for itself. I've never served in the military.  I can never hope to understand..outside of being a citizen..the pride one has in his … Continue reading A Farewell to Senator John McCain

A Farewell Epilogue: Billy Graham

For many, funerals are sad occasions. However…the one I covered in early March to say goodbye to Rev, Billy Graham was not as solemn as you might think. Thanks go to Rev. Graham’s children and his sister for that. Sister Jean remarked about always marveling about seeing her house on the grounds of the Billy … Continue reading A Farewell Epilogue: Billy Graham