By:
On:
In: Family, Travel, Writing

MTM got up extra early this morning. It was our final breakfast of the trip to Tennessee, and he wanted the oatmeal to be super-special for Dad. He laced it with apples and maple syrup. A singular cup of coffee spangled Dad’s place. Dad greeted all of the effort inContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: Family, Travel, Writing

Growing up, I never understood Dad’s fascination with the Moon Pie. Soft cakes filled with marshmallow cream and covered in chocolate, they are a Southern tradition that tasted like cardboard to me. Still, Dad ate boxes and boxes of the things. I never knew the Moon Pie originated close toContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: Family, Travel, Writing

Dad stayed in the car while I walked across the expanse of grass. Touring graveyards has to be hard. His 60th reunion program indicated that it would be his last. I am glad I am with him. Alone, I stood at the foot of the grave of my great grandfather.Continue Reading