A Specimen Cup of Vinegar On Friday, May 17 the Daily Press newspaper reported that an overpowering smell at the VA Hospital in Hampton on May 15 had caused two floors of a building to be evacuated. Policemen, firemen and a haz/mat team were called in, and according to the hospital’s interim medical director, “the … Continue reading Follow Up – To Smelly Story
A Short and True – Smelly Story
This a true story as reported in the local newspaper and a local television station. They reported that a strong and obnoxious chemical smell had attracted a lot of attention at one of the buildings at the Veterans’ Hospital in Hampton at about 2:30 PM on Wednesday. The smell was so overpowering that two of … Continue reading A Short and True – Smelly Story
Purslane Portulaca – A Wonder Plant
There are two types of portulaca, Purslane and Moss Rose. Purslane has broad leaves and cup-like flowers and Moss Rose has needle-like leaves and rose-like flowers. Both love hot weather and can -tolerate some drought. I grow both types but I’m partial to Purslane which is a fast-growing plant with jade-like succulent leaves and produces … Continue reading Purslane Portulaca – A Wonder Plant
One Good Turn – Deserves Several More
How I became a certain lady and her husband’s special chauffer. This story is true in all details that I can recall. I was walking out of a restaurant in Hampton this afternoon when I noticed a lady about 100 feet up the sidewalk who was waving frantically for me to meet her – as … Continue reading One Good Turn – Deserves Several More
Tolerance – A Verse by Bobill
by BobillIf my facebook photography-friends who love Nikon No longer “like” my photos – Because I make them with Canon Cameras, I understand. If some facebook friends think I’m a country bumpkin, A redneck, honky and hillbilly - Because I attended a small 11-grade high school I understand. If my Methodist friends who love getting … Continue reading Tolerance – A Verse by Bobill
About Mothers On Mother’s Day
Dedicated to my dear mother and the other mothers who treated me as mine -Thank you. MEMORIES IN VERSE by Pat Witty, Fairmont, Minnesota The day I was dreading had arrived—it was inevitable. I had seen it coming but had chosen to ignore it for as long as possible. My very capable, intelligent mom had … Continue reading About Mothers On Mother’s Day
A Kind Act – In My Home Town
This story starts when one young man pulls an unseemly prank on a hapless elderly teacher and ends when another young man performs an act of pure kindness. Mr. Julian Bloodwood had served as the County School Superintendent in Wilkinson County for many years but was voted out of office before he retired. Soon afterward, … Continue reading A Kind Act – In My Home Town
