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Month: January 2023

In Search of the Road Builder

Posted on January 29, 2023January 30, 2023 By Tom 6 Comments on In Search of the Road Builder
History and Genealogy, Local

One of the rare non-rainy days this week I found myself wandering up to Jones Gap State Park. It was a beautiful brisk day as I walked along the trail, enjoying the rush of the Middle Saluda Waters. My mind, though, was thrown back several decades into the past, when I haunted these trails as … Read More “In Search of the Road Builder” »

The Phoenix Riots and Dr. Benjamin Mays – An MLK Day Ramble

Posted on January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 By Tom 1 Comment on The Phoenix Riots and Dr. Benjamin Mays – An MLK Day Ramble
History and Genealogy, Rambling

Every year Alan Russell and I do some sort of ramble or exploration on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. This tradition started when both of us were in education and had a rare winter Monday that we didn’t have to work. This year we invited my brother, Houston, and Dwight Moffitt to come along … Read More “The Phoenix Riots and Dr. Benjamin Mays – An MLK Day Ramble” »

An Obsession with Steak Knives

Posted on January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 By Tom 4 Comments on An Obsession with Steak Knives
History and Genealogy, Miscellaneous

This morning I was emptying the dishwasher, putting away the cutlery, when a bunch of memories came flooding back. That sent me digging through our silverware drawers, looking for a cheap old steak knife with a plastic brown handle, now slightly melted due to an encounter with a hot stove. Sadly, I think we tossed … Read More “An Obsession with Steak Knives” »

An Epiphany on Patriotism

Posted on January 7, 2023January 7, 2023 By Tom No Comments on An Epiphany on Patriotism
History and Genealogy, Miscellaneous, Rants

Yesterday, January 6, is celebrated as Epiphany on the Christian calendar.  It’s also Houston’s birthday.  I gave him a call and briefly thought about driving down to have lunch with him.  That was going to be a stretch to fit in with the rest of the day’s activities, so we just chatted for awhile. Sadly, … Read More “An Epiphany on Patriotism” »

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