Tag Archives: Georgia

Sad transitions

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Kathy

We lounged on the patio in my in-law’s backyard in early March. It was almost 80 degrees. A bluebird fluttered on the branch of a nearby magnolia tree and cardinals sang their sweet song in the fig tree. An hour … Continue reading →

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“Best of times, worst of times”

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Kathy

This has been a hard post to write. I have put it off for a week wondering what to say, how to express it, what to avoid sharing. As many of you know, we recently visited Barry’s elderly parents in … Continue reading →

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The most unique hotel

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Kathy

During our recent trip to Georgia to visit Barry’s parents we stayed at the most unique hotel. They advertise “hand-crafted accommodations”–and, my goodness, that is so true. If you ever have the opportunity to visit Graduate Hotels, please consider it. … Continue reading →

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Angels looking after you

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Kathy

All day, all night, angels looking after you, my dear… This is a song I used to sing to my kids when they were growing up. The “real” lyrics are slightly different, but we all make up words to songs, … Continue reading →

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Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, crab apple jelly, and red Georgia clay

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Kathy

New Year’s Day, 2014. I eat toast slathered with translucent red crab apple jelly that glistens like a stained glass window through its home in a tiny mason jar.  It’s a Christmas gift from a daughter who found it in … Continue reading →

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From lizards to cardinals to us (havin’ fun Georgia-style)

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Kathy
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Except for those ten minutes cowering in the bathroom at 1:45 a.m., we’re having a swell time in Georgia.

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Kathy

Except for a few moments last night, we’re enjoying our visit with Barry’s parents near Athens, Georgia.  To be exact, we’re staying in a locale called Watkinsville.  His folks moved to Georgia from northern Michigan (not the Upper Peninsula–the north part … Continue reading →

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