Jeff Moon Visit 2017
The kids and I visited their dad today. They finally got his new marker installed even though it took way too long. It has been a tough year, but we are working through it every day. It was hard today, but it was also good. We ate lunch with Jeff,Continue Reading
A FEW THINGS I AM THANKFUL FOR TODAY 2017
A FEW THINGS I AM THANKFUL FOR TODAY On November 10, I had the pleasure of honoring Veterans at the Gordon Central High School Veteran’s Day Program. I played Francis Scott Key and told the story of the Star-Spangled Banner. Amid all the controversy over the song, it truly madeContinue Reading
What Does It Mean to Be An American 2017
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN AMERICAN? For quite a while, I have been contemplating many issues in America that I have come to believe are all interconnected! I began thinking about this when the NFL protests began with kneeling during the National Anthem. My gut instinct was toContinue Reading
Thanksgiving Camping Adventure 2017
We set out for a Thanksgiving weekend adventure with Alan, Renee, Catherine, and Harrison Hughes on Black Friday! Much better than going through all of the crazy shopping!! We met the Hughes at the Sonaraville Recreation Center on Friday at 10 am. We had to take 3 cars because ofContinue Reading
The Van Lears Christmas Concert 2017
We had an amazing night at the Dana Patterson Memorial Concert to benefit the Cooper Brazell Foundation! I had not heard of this event before, but we had seen the Van Lears last year at a Georgia Tech game and had loved their music. When I was looking for ChristmasContinue Reading
Beast’s First Christmas 2017
We put Beast in his kennel to watch us open our Christmas presents and to show him how to do it. He loves being in the middle of the action. When we were finished, we cleared the center of the room and set out Beast’s gifts. Then the fun began!Continue Reading
A Daughter’s Love Christmas 2017
How often in life do you get a second chance to make amazing memories with amazing children? When Ariana was young, we did some incredible father/daughter things together! Phantom of the Opera at the Fox, many plays at the Rome Little Theater and Shorter College, and many days just shopping!Continue Reading
Ode to a Strong Woman
An Ode to a Strong Woman Through the Eyes of Another What is a strong woman? Sometimes people do not see themselves through clear eyes! The trials and tribulations of life blind them to all that they are and all that they do! As I think of a strong woman,Continue Reading
The Etowah River-April 1, 2017
What an amazing day for a new adventure and a new story! As I always tell the kids, if something doesn’t go a little wrong, the story isn’t nearly as interesting! We loaded up the canoe and the kayaks the kids got for Christmas to take them on their firstContinue Reading
Mercy Me-Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds-March 2017
The Mercy Me concert was amazing! While I don’t have many good pictures, we had great seats and the kids absolutely loved it! Many of the songs brought out emotions for the kids and some tears, but also a lot of joy and knowing their dad is in a betterContinue Reading