August 20, 1960 Fifty years ago today, my parents walked down the aisle at Highland Park United Methodist Church. My mom on the arm of her father, who passed away a short time later, my dad dapper in his stylish 60’s garb. Aren’t they a cute couple? As...
Summer Reading
Teen Take-Out’s Nemesis I just got in from a working mini-retreat with leaders of our women’s Bible study. Our driver happened to be one of our MOAT esteemed Ironing Board gals. Poor thing, I had her captive in the car for 50 minutes, so I made the most...
It’s Heating Up!
Sorry I’m just now posting. Our ride home was SOOOOO long, it has taken a couple days to get back in the saddle. … The trip was not so long for Teen Take-Out who hopped a ride on United Airlines and beat us home by twelve hours. Here are a few things he...
Thanks to the Dads in My Life
At the end of a wonderful Father’s Day, I’d like to take a moment to give out a shout out to the 6 special dads in my life. First, to my own father, Slow Walker Senior. He has acted as a rock for as long as I can remember. A great provider, he gave me so...
Man’s Best Friend
About a month ago, Jon uttered the words, “Maybe we should get a dog.” It took my breath away. When Jon & I were dating, he pulled over on his way from Waco (and law school) to Dallas where I was working at NationsBank (now Bank of America) and bought...
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