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When I Remember the Beach

When I remember the beach, I have so many memories stored away it is hard to separate them! I remember the year my husband fell asleep on the balcony while lying on his belly, resulting in burns on the bottom of his feet. We ice backed them and used vinegar, making him smell really weird […]

A Holiday Scare

I hope everyone had a fun and safe holiday! July 4th is always a fun event with fireworks and picnics. “Shaking The Lake” outdid itself again! Hats off to “The Point” for providing the entertainment. I remember when the town provided a fun July 4th day. There were events scheduled at the football field at […]

No Cruises for Me

Today, after lunch, the conversation turned to family vacations for next year. We decided on Maine or California, with stops along the way. It all sounded great. I was even O.K. with the Florida Keyes, even though I would prefer spring or fall instead of the hot summer, but I drew the line when they […]

Memories of Dandridge

A friend who grew up in Dandridge has always told “good old boy” stories that would send me to the floor in laughter. I will share some of his memories (some would require censoring) and hope you enjoy them as much as I have. First I must say the Dandridge of old and today are […]

Memorial Day Memories

Tomorrow is Memorial Day. Historically, this has been a sign of getting out of school for the summer. As a matter of fact, summer vacation began with Memorial Day and ended with Labor Day. It is a season of picnics, lazy days on the lake, going barefoot in the park, fireworks, parades, and warm temperatures. […]

Memories for Mother’s Day

Once a year, we celebrate mothers, and yesterday was that special day. I am sure you joined in the celebration with your mother, or celebrated the life of your mother if she is no longer with you on this plane. I believe every day should be celebrated in this fashion for the one who gave […]

The Season of Bridal Showers

June is the month of weddings, which makes May the month of bridal showers. Both giving many opportunities for memories. I often wondered how these events began. I had heard stories about poundings for brides beginning a new life without pantry goods and always assumed this to be the origin of bridal showers. But, I […]

My Nighttime Guest

Sunday is family day at my house. And, this Sunday, as usual, my children and their families gathered to see what wonderful (?) meal I had prepared for them. I often use them as guinea pigs, as I try out recipes found on Facebook. Some are good, some not so good, but the real event […]

Sock Hops

Does anyone remember sock hops, the informal dance held in the high school gym. Sock hops were introduced in the 1950s with early rock and roll, and acquired their name because dancers were required to remove their hard-soled shoes to protect the varnished floor of the gymnasium. Music was usually records, but sometimes there were […]

Easter Memories Abound

Easter memories abound… so many years… so many memories. When my children were young, Easter always began with an egg hunt at the church on Saturday. It was an extravaganza with beautiful colored eggs, bunny snacks and prizes for all. This was my gift to the children of the church, and I gave with enthusiasm. […]

‘Things Gone By’ in Schools

Who could have thought that cursive handwriting would become a hot issue? It seems Tennessee is involved in a debate as to whether to teach cursive writing, and insist on student’s using it in class. When I went to school, this was a no brainer. In third grade, the only writing accepted was cursive. But […]

“Hats Off!” to You, if You Remember

Well, it has been one of those weeks… you know, the unforgettable ones! It reminded me of a Memories story written a few years ago, thus I think it bears repeating. For those of you who remember it, “hats off to you” for having such a good memory, and please bear with me. Have you […]

Changes in Hair

Recently, I was looking to restyle my hair and found myself surfing the web to look for possibilities. This brought to mind the various ways I have worn my hair in years past. As I looked at the new pixie styles, I remembered the day that I decided to go pixie. Now, I have always […]

A Spring Nightmare

Watching with anticipation for the first signs of spring, has been accompanied by many memories, both good and bad. One of the nightmares, this dredged up, still fills me with horror and fear. For, as spring came, so did the caterpillars. Yes, the black ones… that love the cherry trees. If you have ever seen […]

Classic Commercial Icons

I don’t know about you, but I love some of the old commercial character icons of the past. I remember watching them throughout the years. Later, my children became mesmerized when they appeared on the screen. Tony the Tiger, the friendly, loveable, talented, and boastful mascot for Kellogg‘s Frosted Flakes was one of my favorite […]

Girl Scout Cookies: An American Icon

Girl Scout Cookies are an icon of American culture. For nearly 100 years, Girl Scouts have indulged in annual cookie sales. Girl Scout cookie sales started in the kitchens of girl members, with moms offering technical help (1917). These cookies were sold in the high school cafeteria as a service project. In the 1920s and […]