I’d like to tell you a story that has nothing to do with fifteen minutes of fame. Oh no, it’s much larger and more meaningful than that. It begins with my baptism. Daddy was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Bossier City, LA. His maternal grandmother was a charter member of that same church,…
The Maurepas Swamp. I’ve never paddled through it or ridden through it in a boat. I’ve only driven over it via Highway 55. BUT, it still intrigues me every time I drive over it. So, let’s backtrack to this post I wrote in 2014 that mentions Julia Sims as one of the top influential female…
Well, I had been preparing to post about a recent bass fishing trip with my oldest son and then a photo post about all the different wildflowers that have cropped up in our yard this spring, and then I guess I just sort of got a touch of spring fever. Well, spring fever and a…
Wanderlust: noun 1. a strong, innate desire to rove or travel about. Filled with wanderlust and a big dose of early spring fever, I hopped in the Impala and headed to parts unknown. I’ve come to learn that these are often the best trips; but no matter, something of joy always finds me when I give…
A new post from Yours Truly is long overdue. Well, that’s a wee bit of a understatement, isn’t it? Hopefully, between knowing we’ve just been through Christmas and New Year’s, you’ll give me a pass when I say I’ve been in the throes of planning a “down-da-bayou-wedding” for my youngest son, whom we lovingly have…
It’s that time again! And we finally have some cold weather here. I hope it holds out for all the baking that will be happening, which makes the house so warm. Hopefully, this posting gives you time to prepare your shopping list for this delicious old-fashioned dressing. For the story behind the recipe, click here….