Tag Archives: Virginia

Chapter 47: Surviving the Sub Debs

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Scott M

I briefly mentioned the Sub Debs in one of my previous posts and said I was not even going to try to explain them. I am, probably foolishly, going to retract that statement and give it  shot. I remember once … Continue reading →

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Chapter 45: Christmas With the Grannies

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Scott M

All the Christmas Drama and mayhem at our house was off set by the simplicity of Christmas at Granny’s. By this I mean, my Mother’s Mother, not my Father’s Mother, who was safely packed away to the State Hospital for … Continue reading →

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Chapter 44: Haul Out the Holly

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Scott M

When I was growing up in Danville, Virginia, decorating for Christmas was always a very big deal. My Mother’s goal in life, for several years, was to win the Temple Terrace Women’s Club Home Decorating Contest.   Even though she … Continue reading →

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Chapter 43: The Help

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Scott M

I can’t encourage you enough to read the book “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett.  If you haven’t read it, put it on your Christmas Wish List.  If you have read it, give it to your friends. I’ve never read a … Continue reading →

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Chapter 29: The Modern Southern Gentleman

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Scott M

I will start this post by admitting I know I am sometimes viewed as an anachronism. I was born, raised and educated to be a Gentleman.  That was a primary part of my life education from Birth to about age … Continue reading →

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