When Daddy turned seventy years old, I asked several friends and family members to send me a few words that they thought described Daddy. The response was extraordinary. Strong, confident, steadfast, dedicated, hardworking, committed. Brother, son, father, husband, uncle, and a friend were mixed in, too. We framed the piece of art and presented it to him with a huge piece of German chocolate cake. I could tell he was
Johnny Ray of Hallsville, TX, passed away on January 30, 2022, after a courageous battle with dementia. He was born in Dublin, TX, on January 25, 1945. He grew up in Greenville, TX, attended Navarro Junior College on a basketball scholarship, and graduated from East Texas State University. Because he was a man of few words, Johnny impacted those around him through his actions. Many remember him as hard-working, loyal,
The year 2020 continues to blow. Seven weeks was the length of time I stepped away from regular pandemic life in order to enter chaotic pandemic life. Yet in times like these, I find comfort in the immortal words of Chumbawamba: “I get knocked down, but I get up again. You’re never gonna keep me down.” There’s also that part in the song that talks about the whiskey drink, the
It was a long, exhausting process. The IHGB Halloween Costume Contest Committee (or the IHGBCCC as they are known in tight circles) have narrowed down your oh so many and very creative submissions to just ten. I KNOW! ONLY TEN! Now it’s up to you to pick the big winner! Voting is easy. Simply scroll through the photos below and be amazed. Once you stop feeling horrible that you aren’t
Let’s hear it for the 6th Annual iHateGreenBeans Costume Contest! This is one of my favorite things I do each year. I can’t get over how creative y’all are and I get so much joy seeing what you’ve cooked up each Halloween. I continue to be blown away by the costumes you submit and I expect this year to be no different. Your mission is simple: Send me a photo
