One of my favorite songs is Reba McEntire's "The Greatest Man I Never Knew," which is about a troubled relationship between a father and his daughter. "The greatest man I never knew Came home late every night He never had too much to say Too much was on his mind I never really knew him… Continue reading The Greatest Man I Always Knew
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Mom’s Shrimp Dip Reminds Me of the 70’s
I have vague memories of the 1970s. I say vague because I only remember bits and pieces of that decade because I was only ages 0-9 at the time. But, thanks to photographs, I recall my father wearing a lot of plaid pants and my mother wearing owl necklaces, bandanas in her long hair, and… Continue reading Mom’s Shrimp Dip Reminds Me of the 70’s
BBQ, Big Brown and Burgoo
When you have a family you love who lives a long distance away, you will go to any length to see them. You will travel through congested airports. You will drive hundreds of miles on lonely highways. You'll brave rain, snow, sleet, and truck stop restrooms just to feel their hug or hear their voice.… Continue reading BBQ, Big Brown and Burgoo