Fifty-four years ago this month, Steve left Auburn University's School of Veterinary Medicine to begin his preceptorship (like an internship) with Dr. Robert Bentley in Huntsville. He was 24 years old. Today is his last day practicing at County Line Veterinary Services in Danville with Dr. Michael Penney and his amazing staff. Now he's 78. What great bookends these are to his long and remarkable career. (What a nice gesture today from the staff at County Line Veterinary

(Us, as we were a few weeks before we got married) Today is our Fifty-FIFTH wedding anniversary!!! How is it possible that five years have passed already since our 50th anniversary party, planned to perfection by our children and grandchildren? I wrote a series of blog posts leading up to that occasion. You can read them here, here, here, here, and here. Today, though, is a good opportunity to reflect on the joys, successes, travels, family additions, and events of the last f

My mother, Mildred Rose Collier, a year or so before she died. This is one of my all-time favorite photos of her. Forty years ago tonight, my mother took her last breath on earth and her first breath in heaven. She was 55 years old. Her death from a brain aneurysm was completely unexpected and staggeringly sad to all the loved ones she left behind. My dad, brother, sister, and I were devastated. As I reflect on this anniversary, my mind naturally goes to all of the occasions

I have been cooking for Steve Pearson for over 54 years. After the first years of a steep learning curve on MY part and a realization on...

If the first week of my fourth quarter of life is any indication of what I have to look forward to, I'm going to want to stick around for...

Today is a big one, a REALLY big one. Today is the day I have officially lived for 3/4 of a CENTURY. My 75th birthday. Whoa. Waiting to...

Today is Steve's 77th birthday, and neither of us can believe it!! First of all, we're amazed at how blessed we are, and second, we...

Both flowers and granddaughters come in delightful varieties.

Not everyone gets to be this age. Today I am remembering what a blessing it is. What fun to share the date with my granddaughter.

Cicadas are part of nature's order. What do they bring to your mind?

Strong leaders are sometimes asked to do very difficult things.

Happy Anniversary to My Silver Fox!

If I close my eyes tightly enough, I can still taste the salty tears rolling down my cheeks, feel the sobs heaving in my chest, and...