Monthly Archives: December 2016

  Dear Reader: When my family moved to Laurens, SC… after I finished junior high at Horace Sisk Jr. High School in Fayetteville, NC… we attended our extended family’s church-The First Presbyterian Church. It is a beautiful old church (dating … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: For the first time since buying their mountain home… Honey and Mike are going to see how staying in the mountains goes during the winter months…a test run this year. Since I haven’t made it up to Honey’s … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas  (maybe not feel it) but look like it. Honey called yesterday to check and see if I was home and then brought the Williamsburg Apple Tree center piece for my … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: When Gin-g and I had lunch last week…she kept fumbling through through her purse…When I asked her what she was looking for…she replied “The ‘Boo’ ornament Debbie Baker gave me to give you.” The little ‘Boo’ sign had … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Yesterday was the annual Summerville MS Christmas luncheon at the Crossroads Community Church. This event brings much joy to everyone and I look forward to telling a Christmas story there each December. Elizabeth Peterson is the President of … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: The days are just getting “funner and funner.” Yesterday brought creative ideas, delicious cookies from my neighbor, and whimsical decorations to enjoy. The picture, above, came from my adorable neighbor, Vickie, who is Nana to her granddaughter, Crystal, … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: It came! I have been waiting and staring at my “Joan Turner” Advent Calendar… which means checking the mail throughout December looking for my annual, original Christmas card from the talented artist, John’s mom, Joan! When I returned … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Yesterday the blog decided to take me on a trip. I was reading an article which lead to another thought and article involving a poem which lead to a song and painting. When these days occur…I just keep … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Kaitlyn and Tommy have started an annual tradition of having family and friends over for the Mt. Pleasant Christmas Parade…this works well since they are right off Coleman Blvd in Mt. P. (Behind OOPS!) A great location to … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Every so often an incident occurs that reminds me why I love my town of Summerville. The people are the friendliest in the world and at Christmas this observation is only increased and magnified…like the Grinch’s heart. The … Continue reading →