Beauty and the Beach

Linda Cherry and I were in the same Alpha Chi Omega pledge class at UGA, in the fall of 1984. We tall girls gravitated to each other and a friendship, sisterhood, and roommate-situation developed. Other than one quick reunion luncheon about 6 years ago, it’s been 35...

Dear 11-year old Pamela,

Dear 11-year old Pamela: I am You at 56, with some experience under our belt.  Can you even imagine 45 years from now? Well, it’s going to come quickly. There are some things I’ve learned that you need to know at your core: Everything is going to work out...

Sexy & Sassy at Seventy: Lil

I have a soul-sister. . . one related not by genetics, but by a collection of experiences and a fondness for badassery. On June 2nd, Lil will hit a milestone in her life, her 70th birthday, and I want to publicly wish her a Happy Birthday. Lil and I have been friends...

Drivin’ My Life Away

“Those windshield wipers slappin’ out a tempo, Keepin’ perfect rhythm with the song on the radio, But I got to keep rollin’ . . . ” Until recently, I the Mother of this pack, was the main driver of my children.  The one to ensure all...

Mailboxes of Arizona

Who doesn’t love getting a handwritten letter in the mail?  Every time I check my mailbox, I’m hopeful there will be some original, authentic piece in the box.  To me, an envelope with someone’s penmanship is the hallmark of “I care.”...

Las Vegas: Sir Mick Cancels, but the Party Goes On. . .

Last stop on our epic road trip: Las Vegas.  This was to have been the cork-popping, confetti-dropping hoorah! of the trip.  Lil’s bucket-list item was to have been checked. We had tickets to see The Rolling Stones in concert at the T-Mobile Arena!  At 50-years...

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