Is Your Refrigerator Running?

  Is Your Refrigerator Running? Before Christmas break, I volunteered at the primary school, so teachers could attend their holiday luncheon. My kids' classes were already covered. "Put me anywhere you need me," I said. They needed me in the EC (Exceptional Children) class, so that's where I went. Before the teacher left, he wrote his … Continue reading Is Your Refrigerator Running?

Oh, Christmas Tree

Oh, Christmas Tree I wish I had a picture of those trees: either the coathanger one or that scraggly juniper, but this was before cell phones, and camera film was too pricey for use on a tree, be it real or otherwise. So, my memory will have to suffice. I was twelve, my brother ten, … Continue reading Oh, Christmas Tree

Sangria Mom

Sangria Mom My mom was in court the other day, with her friend Carol. It’s not my mom’s fault. It’s not Carol’s fault, either, but the judge hasn’t determined that yet, because they got thrown out of court for not following directions. Clearly, this debacle called for a bottle of muscadine sangria. If you’re not … Continue reading Sangria Mom