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Saying Goodbye to Mobile, Alabama
My sister is leaving Mobile, Alabama. Her husband accepted a new job in Atlanta, Georgia. They’ve sold their home and in a week they’ll move. She is my final link to my hometown.
The Truth of July 4th in Vicksburg, Mississippi
As a kid growing up in Alabama, a generous portion of each of my years of U.S. History studies was dedicated to the Civil War. I’ve always preferred to understand trends and the bottom line, rather than to retain details, so unfortunately I don’t remember much about these months of studies, other than a few of the overarching reasons for the war. (Like any good Alabama-educated girl, I recently had a debate with a friend regarding states’ rights versus federal governmental rights.) Read more…
Scenic 98
Do you have a favorite day-road trip? I do – Mobile, Alabama to Gulf Shores by way of Scenic 98 through Daphne, Fairhope and Point Clear, Alabama. My husband, son and I traveled this route today.
Santa Rosa Island, Florida
Today I cried. Understandably, as a female with the full range of feminine emotions and hormones, crying is not an unusual event for me. However, today’s reason for tears was a first for me.
Have you ever cried tears of awe?
The Chocolate Bar – Atlanta, Georgia
Only one word for this place – WOW! This little place in Decatur, GA, a suburb of Atlanta, is a Willy-Wonka-dreamworld all grown up for adults…well, mostly adult girls! Guys, this is the perfect date destination or location to be in a guy-girl ratio environment in your favor…kind of like studying nursing or elementary education in college would be.