On Patience
Our mother, Nelda, shared her thoughts on patience through this handwritten note found in her bible: “Patience – The ability to dwell gladly in the present moment when you have a reason to desire to depart from it” — Nelda …
Author: Emily Hester
Sunday Biscuits
Sunday mornings, we traditionally have biscuits with jam, gravy or syrup. Here is my family’s favorite biscuit recipe: 2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour 3 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup of salted butter 1 cup of milk 1 …
Cornbread and Milk
I’m not sure if it is just a southern thing but I know several people from my granny’s generation who enjoys cornbread and milk. I have memories of her crumbling leftover cornbread into a cup and pouring what she called “sweet …
Nelda Grace around the age of 16.
Nelda Grace LaPrarie – On This Date November 15, 1951
On November 15, 1951, Nelda Grace LaPrarie was born to parents John Alvis LaPrarie and Lucy Dee Wright in Jonesville, Louisiana. She married Floyd Dee Adams in November 1968 and they had 4 children, Krista, Jennifer, Emily and Brady. Nelda …
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Apple Peanut Salad
I have memories of my mom serving Apple Peanut Salad as a side at dinner time. It compliments any main course, especially one that pairs well with a slaw. This salad also makes a great mid-afternoon snack. Here is all …
Martha Eubanks Wright
Martha Fannie Eubanks Wright – On This Date in 1848
On this date the 11th of November, in 1848, our maternal great great grandmother, Martha Fannie was born to parents Thomas Eubanks and Edna Willis. Martha Fannie Eubanks was married to George Washington Wright and they had 7 children including our great grandfather John E. Wright.* *Source: Descendants …
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Ashael & Sarah Ann (Garner) Burris
Sarah Ann Garner – On this Date in 1834
On this date the 8th of November in 1834, our paternal great-great-great grandmother, Sarah Ann Garner, was born in Shelby County, Indiana as one of 6 children of Henry and Susanna Garner.* Sarah Ann was married to Asahel Burris and had 8 children. She passed away …
Favorite Halloween Treats
In honor of Halloween we wanted to share some of our favorite treats of the season. Some are homemade and others are must haves for the candy cauldron. Candy Cauldron Must Haves: Bite sized Snicker bars Kraft Carmels Candy corns …
Spooks From My Childhood – Miss Helen
Jennifer and I were playing on the living room floor. As I was pushing a shoe with a perfume bottle in it, which to me was car and its driver, I heard a knock at the front door. I felt …
Gracie Claudia Pierce – On This Date October 22, 1887
On this date the 22nd of October in 1887, our maternal great Grandma Wright with birth name Gracie Claudia Pierce was born in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. Interesting Facts: Her mother Gracie Bozone Pierce died in 1890, when she was only around …
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