People ARE Strange

People ARE Strange

Jul 16, 2023 | Memoir

Over the years, I have seen countless strange things in public. I did, after all, work as a librarian for twenty years earlier in my life. And I am related to the people who make up my family. And I grew up in Tazewell County, Virginia. And I have been blessed to...
First PostOp FollowUp With Surgeon

First PostOp FollowUp With Surgeon

Jul 8, 2023 | Memoir

The first follow-up with my surgeon went very well!  He’s pleased with the amount of weight I’ve lost so far (12-14 pounds). I was permitted to resume so many normal activities: normal showering with washcloth on the wound sites (incisions are healing...
Interview With Terry Shaw of Howling Hills Publishing

Interview With Terry Shaw of Howling Hills Publishing

Jul 8, 2023 | Writing Life

CAP: Why did you choose “gardens” as the topic for Howling Hills’ first book? And why East Tennessee, specifically? Terry: Gardening is something that still brings people together, despite their differences, and that’s something we need more than ever. Though I no...
Mr. Pickels, the Marion Macado’s Cat

Mr. Pickels, the Marion Macado’s Cat

Jun 18, 2023 | Memoir

My friend Lynne and I went to Macado’s in Marion last Sunday. It was great, filled with fabulous food, many memories, and two friends sharing a special time together. And a Scentsy delivery, to boot. When we finally left, about three hours after we arrived, it was...
Blackbird

Blackbird

Jun 18, 2023 | Memoir

I’ve been eating out a lot for the past two or three weeks. Trying to make a conscious effort to get together with good friends to enjoy the food that I enjoy most, since I know that I can’t do things like that so much after my upcoming gastric bypass surgery. I’ll...