The Hampton National Cemetery - Several years ago Decoration Day (later Memorial Day) was created by General Order No.11 - by Union Army Maj. General John A. Logan. With General Orders No. 11, Logan designated May 30, 1868, "for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in … Continue reading The Last measure of Their Devotion

Cabin Fever Picking Party In Hampton several years ago. This is my laughable try at writing the lyrics to a song written in the style of a country music love song. Read it, hum it, play it, or sing it - and leave me a comment. What Will Happen When I Say You’re Sorry? I … Continue reading What Will Happen When I Say You’re Sorry? – by Bobill

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

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