While some may admire bronze strength and a take-charge attitude – which are needed in their appropriate time and place – I have a friend who speaks softly. My dear friend is lovely and elegant, a portrait of true Southern hospitality. …
24 years …
“He was 24 years old …” She spoke quite dramatically. The message came as a complete shock. I had heard he was ill a long time ago, but since no updates had come, I just assumed his health had returned. Yet the unexpected phone call …
There is so much more …
Just yesterday, my eyes caught a glimpse of the note on the calendar – autumn. Already-!? I thought. The weather was mild and somewhat cool--unusual for this early in the season. Knowing how few mild days we typically have to enjoy, …





