by Debbie Walker (This is a ‘memory’ column with a few notes added at the end.) The other day my mom stopped in with one of my aunts, a cousin and two great-cousins. Poor Ken, we are a rather loud family when together. Even poor Benji, our grumpy old Shit-zu, reacted by barking at us […]
Shared by Debbie Walker and Dee Dillaman You know I love to read and so does Ms. Dee. Since I have been here in Florida, Dee as has been cleaning out her sewing room to give it some order, she has been sharing old newspaper clippings with me. I hope you enjoy them as we […]
by Debbie Walker Another new month coming up. It does traditionally have some stressful holidays but this year you will know there are other days you can choose to give your attention to. It is nice to have a choice and maybe you will find a new favorite. We will start with probably my least […]
by Debbie Walker Recently I was given a 2019 Old Farmer’s Almanac magazine that was prepared for Boy’s Town and their 100th year. It is done in a monthly manner. It is a nice “read;” I felt lucky to have been given one. And I decided to share the “Puzzle of the Month” with you […]
by Debbie Walker Every day I get emails from a local reader, Edgar. Today was no exception. Someone, I don’t have any idea who, has come up with a way to help children understand what their bullying does to another child. It is the best explanation I have seen or heard so far. Please read […]
by Debbie Walker Recently I received the latest issue of the Reminisce magazine. I do enjoy that magazine because it encourages people to write their stories of memories of years ago; the ‘40s and ‘50s are what I am attracted to. I am sure many of you have experienced some of these memories that are […]
by Debbie Walker Once again it is “that” time. It’s the first of a new month of Crazy Holidays and I hope you will find them interesting and a bit humorous. And we will begin: March 1: National Pig Day: The purpose is to honor a domestic livestock that is considered to be one of […]
by Debbie Walker Please let me know what your reaction is to this column. When I heard about it, and still now, I can hardly believe it. No, I have not tried ‘Watermelon Ham’ as yet. I won’t be making any and I don’t think I am going to Armature Works, the restaurant in Tampa, […]
by Debbie Walker I saw the best ad for hearing aids recently. It started out with “My husband left me, but he’s come back.” It reminded me of how, long ago, we really lost my Dad. He was disabled for about 36 years. He died in June 2005, just before his 79th birthday, but truthfully […]
by Debbie Walker Since I grew up right over the hill from Winnecook Lake/Unity Pond it seemed like I was attracted to it in all seasons. I grew up with a bit of a cocky, self-assured attitude when it came to that lake. It seemed like I was born knowing how to swim. I was […]