DAY 30: WALKIN' AFTER MIDNIGHT

DAY 30: WALKIN’ AFTER MIDNIGHT

All week, the weather experts have pontificated with prognostications of a big snow coming our way – and I was SO ready! Bring on that happy snow!

But the closer we got to their  ETA, the further it was pushed into the future and their predictions of accumulations kept inching down to the point I wondered if we’d end up with anything at all.

The week of foreplay by the forecasters FINALLY culminated with our “snowgasm” stealing quietly into Marion County under the cover of darkness.

After that week long build up, I sure didn’t want to miss the big show.

So well after midnight, my husband and I bundled up for a walk in the falling snow.

Sounds very romantic - and it was – for about a block.

That’s about how far we got when we agreed this would be a short walk; we were freezing. My hair had iced over and the wind was swirling the snow in every direction – even into our eyes, making it hard to even see. The whole town was quiet except for the falling crystals and the scrunch underfoot.

Before turning back, I whipped out my camera from under the protection of my coat and quickly took this one shot of downtown Lebanon, looking East on Main Street. It’s not the shot I wanted, but at least I have a souvenir of our walk after midnight in the falling snow.

Sometimes it’s nice to do something spontaneous, even if it doesn’t turn out as we wish.

DAY 29: WELCOME TO WILLIE A'S!

DAY 29:  WELCOME TO WILLIE A'S!

Willie A’s is a new eatery in Lebanon, located in the former Bill’s Café building on Depot Street.

Tonight, the proprietors - Connie Rakes and her husband, Jimmy Tabor - served up a nice Friday seafood special with their golden fried catfish, creamy coleslaw and accoutrements. Yummy!

It says something about a place when you still feel welcome even as the owner of the establishment pulls out a shot gun from behind the counter! ; )

In all fairness, no one was in any danger - the gun was the subject of a charity raffle.

Good luck, Connie & Jim. May Willie A’s be a big success!

DAY 28: I FeeeeeL GOOD!

DAY 28: I FeeeeeeL GOOD!

  

Happy Birthday, James Franklin Spragens, my friend!

I dedicate this day's photo-a-day posting in honor of you and your lovely bride.

These pictures were taken at your wedding reception. What a treat it was for all of us who witnessed this dance! Best EVER!

 

DAY 27: BEAM ME UP, SCOTTIE!

DAY 27:  BEAM  ME  UP,  SCOTTIE!

I love this picture of Scottie Clements with my husband in our old Wal-Mart parking lot.

Scottie was in a terrible accident several years ago and it is truly a miracle he survived.

Scottie is one of the friendliest guys I know. It makes me smile just to see him.

He probably makes someone, somewhere feel better every day.

DAY 26: THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WINDOW

DAY 26: THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WINDOW

My little grandson was born on the first birthday W. Terry Ward did not get to celebrate on this earth.

I took that as a sign he would be blessed with all the best in Terry - this child would be very intelligent, no doubt! Of course, I took no stock in the notion he might also be cursed with any shortcomings Terry might have had, such as…umm… no rhythm.

But enough about all that.

I can’t describe the feelings that overwhelmed me when I first viewed my daughter holding this brand new little boy! I couldn’t speak. I just cried.

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This is one of the hundred or so pictures I took of my new grandson when he was whisked from his mother’s arms to his first adventure - just down the hall with the nurses.

It was his very first time away from his mom and I dutifully documented it thoroughly.

It was so fascinating to be at that window looking in on all the professional things the nurses do to check out/assess the new arrivals. 

All who gathered there wanted to see every inch of this new baby.

I loved this particular nurse who held my grandson because as she did her job she was ever mindful of all the anxious eyes on the other side of the window.