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Here is another poetic treasure I’m sharing by our Granny’s oldest sister, Ruth. Check out her other poems here: “Breaking Day” and “Family Reunion”. “Baby Sue*” by Ruth McMillin Baby Sue at the age of one A life of her own had begun. …
Our maternal grandfather, John Alvis Laprarie owned and operated Jonesville’s gathering place back in the day called “Bill’s Cafe”. From 1938 until many years after his death in 1953, Bill’s Cafe was located in downtown Jonesville, Louisiana on Mound Street. …
Perhaps the dark force that always slapped your hand every time you tried to step into your authenticity is no longer there. The voice that told you, “That’s just the way things are. That’s just how the world operates.” It …
To try to keep something only for ourselves is not truly loving it. The minute we tell the world, “This thing/person/land is only mine,” we risk a big loss. I get what the saying means if you truly love someone …
On this date, the 4th of November in 2014, Jennifer shared the good news about our maternal grandparents’ homeplace: “It’s official! I just closed on the spot where my maternal grandmother raised her kids, and where I lived for most …
Bought Back Family Property – On This Date November 4, 2014 Read more »
For Grandparent’s Day and because the change of the seasons always make me think of my mother and granny. They made sure we paid attention…. “To My Mothers” I know so deeply that there is no justification. No lectures from …
I visited the Wright’s home place this week and am still refreshed each time I stroll through its unkept grounds. Going through each abandoned room, I find where critters have sought shelter. A bird’s nest is the kitchen on the …
“It is a great thing to believe that your life is in the hands of God and that He is working out his purpose through you. It is a greater thing to give your life over to that purpose.” — …
I don’t know why we did it, but when we spent the night with Granny, we’d all climb into the bed and put our legs against the headboard. Then we’d talk and look at our legs and giggle. I think Granny …
