My older daughter had the day off from school yesterday, and, because she needed new jeans, and because I had long ago promised her a shopping trip -- just the two of us -- I took her to Chattanooga and set her loose in a couple of stores.  It was, for the most part, a fun day for both of us.  She's nearly thirteen, so I won't bother trying to ( Read more... )

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Today's my Dad's birthday.  He would have been 88.  It's been eleven years since we lost him and I still think about him every day.  And each time I do, the memory of him brings a smile to my face ( Read more... )