Today marks one year to the day that I lost my mother, Veda Maxine Lowrey, June 20th 2019. It has been a turbulent year not just because I faced a future without her, but because of all the changes that have happened in the world. I can’t remember a year in my life that hasContinueContinue reading “For My Sons About a Grandmother, They Never Really Knew.”
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2020 is Giving Us a Hell of a Ride
I guess everyone feels like these last few months have been like riding in the back of your Dad’s pickup. No seatbelts, no cab, just a bouncy ride in the open air with nothing to restrict or restrain you. Depending on the speed of the ride, it can be a joyful experience or a terrifyingContinueContinue reading “2020 is Giving Us a Hell of a Ride”
Remember The Hunger Games? Well, the Future Doesn’t Look Anything Like That!
So do you remember when The Hunger Games came out in theaters and everyone was impressed with its colorful images of the future? The bold hair colors and clothes that were on fire but didn’t burn you. The different districts that were so very strange and unique. Yea, well the future doesn’t look likeContinueContinue reading “Remember The Hunger Games? Well, the Future Doesn’t Look Anything Like That!”
The MLK Public Art Project, Charleston, W.V.
I love to paint, I love murals and I love Dr. Martin Luther King and his message of equality. So, when I found the Facebook post about an open to the public mural painting in our Capital City of Charleston, I knew Christopher and I were going to be there to paint too. This eventContinueContinue reading “The MLK Public Art Project, Charleston, W.V.”
Veteran friendly 4th of July Traditions
In 28 years of marriage, my husband has never attended a fireworks display. I have taken the boys to the events alone and have enjoyed spending many holidays with my older son, his wife and my Granddaughter. With my husband staying home alone. I have often wanted to share the day and festivities with himContinueContinue reading “Veteran friendly 4th of July Traditions”
Mountain Mama Reads and Writes 