This time of year, I think a lot about Mama and Daddy. On February 26, 1950 they were married in a double-wedding ceremony with Mama's younger brother, Cliff and his wife. This also occurred on Daddy's thirtieth birthday. I have some pictures from that wedding at Cedar Rock Presbyterian Church--one of the many small congregations … Continue reading Mama Stories
Month: February 2024
Camino Tribe
In my post of Jan 28, 2024: The Year of Finding Your Tribe, I described my goal of joining two tribes this year that would provide a broad network of people who shared my passions. The first was the Blues Tribe that I'd found through the Blue Note Grill in Durham. There, I'd made a home … Continue reading Camino Tribe
Valentine’s Hopes: Letting Go of the Sea of Fish
For the past few years, with Valentine's Day approaching, I've written blog posts that featured my parents' courtship as expressed in their letters. I am the holder of this family treasure of a box of their correspondence from the mid-1940s until they were married in 1950. I've read many of them, partly as a daughter, … Continue reading Valentine’s Hopes: Letting Go of the Sea of Fish
The Gift of Time: Precious Moments with a Child
At Christmas, one of the things I gave each grandson was an "event with Grammy." This followed from asking my son, Brooks for suggestions on what to buy his boys. Brooks responded, "Give them a special time one-on-one with you." There are days during the year that I have time with each one alone--when they're … Continue reading The Gift of Time: Precious Moments with a Child
Connie Rosser Riddle 