Tag: memories

Open: Do you remember when we played outside until it was dark without a worry?

Do you remember when we played outside until it was dark without a worry?

By Joyce Ray Wheeler on May 11, 2017

GAMES PEOPLE PLAYED by Joyce Ray Wheeler When my ears are bombarded with discussions of Facebook, googling, and twittering; when I read that parents should be aware of the text messaging on their children’s cell phones— then I feel so … Read More

About Joyce Ray Wheeler

Joyce Ray Wheeler was born in Kentucky, but after marriage and two sons she and her husband, Dr. Ruric Wheeler she moved to Birmingham, Alabama in 1953. She was a former school teacher for a short while.  She was active in the Faculty Wives Club at Samford University and a member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School classes for women for many years. She enjoyed travel, her grandchildren and writing her memories. Joyce passed away November 2, 2012. Her obituary and memorial can be seen at: http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Joyce-Wheeler&lc=4394&pid=160800084&mid=5294496

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Open: Inspiring story – problems are always as big as they first appear

Inspiring story – problems are always as big as they first appear

By Inez McCollum on May 10, 2017

FACING MY GIANTS by Inez McCollum The Bible and folk tales give examples of people who faced their giants.  When David faced Goliath, he was definitely successful.  When Jack faced the giant in “Jack and the Beanstalk,” the ending was … Read More

About Inez McCollum

Inez McCollum - grew up in Etowah County.  Married Mack McCollum, a BI-vocational minister.  Moved to Birmingham to work while he worked and went to Howard College/Samford University.  Inez and Mack had three sons, Jay, Joe and John.  They bought their first home in what is now Hoover.  Inez continues to be active in Shades Mountain Baptist Church and some of the civic organizations in Hoover.  Inez also enjoys reading, travel and spending time with friends.

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Open: Growing up in Glen Falls, New York – Memories of a simpler life

Growing up in Glen Falls, New York – Memories of a simpler life

By Carole Dawson on April 5, 2017

Growing up in Glen Falls, New York by Carole Dawson I was born and raised in Glens Falls, NY, a small city north of NY’s capital, Albany and located in the Adirondack mountains. Glens Falls was a great place to … Read More

About Carole Dawson

Carole Esther Gray Dawson was born and raised in Glens Falls, NY, a small city north of NY’s capital, Albany and located in the Adirondack mountains. She worked for the Navy Department in Washington, DC as a civilian where she met her husband Irv. They celebrated 55 years together.

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Open: Carnivorous Plants – I’m glad there aren’t more of them [photographs]

Carnivorous Plants – I’m glad there aren’t more of them [photographs]

By Inez McCollum on March 29, 2017

CARNIVOROUS PLANTS by Inez McCollum It is interesting to see the word “carnivorous” associated with plants.  My desk dictionary even passes up on that, recognizing it with animal life.  My first experience with the venus flytrap was at a small … Read More

About Inez McCollum

Inez McCollum - grew up in Etowah County.  Married Mack McCollum, a BI-vocational minister.  Moved to Birmingham to work while he worked and went to Howard College/Samford University.  Inez and Mack had three sons, Jay, Joe and John.  They bought their first home in what is now Hoover.  Inez continues to be active in Shades Mountain Baptist Church and some of the civic organizations in Hoover.  Inez also enjoys reading, travel and spending time with friends.

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Open: Waiting for the Mailman and southern fried chicken

Waiting for the Mailman and southern fried chicken

By Jean Butterworth on March 16, 2017

Waiting for the Mailman by Jean Butterworth During the early forties in the summertime I would find my Granddaddy Champion, who lived in Tuscaloosa, Alabama sitting on the front porch in a rocking chair. After a morning of plowing with … Read More

About Jean Butterworth

Jean Champion Butterworth is originally from Tuscaloosa County, graduating from Tuscaloosa County High School, Druid City Hospital School of Nursing and The University of Alabama. She is a retired nurse. Working 27 years at The Children’s Hospital as Department Director, Specialty Clinics. She has traveled extensively in Europe, Africa, The Middle East, and Eastern Europe. She can be contacted at jeanbutterworth1@gmail.com

She also has a Kindle book entitled, Chinaberries and Other Memories of Alabama

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Open: Have you ever eaten the fruit from a wild persimmon tree?

Have you ever eaten the fruit from a wild persimmon tree?

By Inez McCollum on March 3, 2017

PERSIMMONS BY INEZ MCCOLLUM My Grandmother had a wild persimmon tree.  I learned at an early age to wait until the fruit was soft before attempting to eat it.  If I ate them too soon, my mouth would pucker.  I delighted … Read More

About Inez McCollum

Inez McCollum - grew up in Etowah County.  Married Mack McCollum, a BI-vocational minister.  Moved to Birmingham to work while he worked and went to Howard College/Samford University.  Inez and Mack had three sons, Jay, Joe and John.  They bought their first home in what is now Hoover.  Inez continues to be active in Shades Mountain Baptist Church and some of the civic organizations in Hoover.  Inez also enjoys reading, travel and spending time with friends.

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