Before you read any further…

READ THIS FIRST - Before you read any further here... Most of what you read and see here will be shared stories, pictures and autobiographical content. I'll also post excerpts from my Mom's Journal that go back as far as 1945, as well as stories from my old Navy days and childhood. Even some stories …

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Seasickness – A writer, I am not

First off, I'm TEN TIMES a better writer now than I was back in the early 1980's, and I have affirmations of that claim in the following true story.  But being TEN TIMES better still won't make me a good writer. I'll admit that at best that I'm fair...if that. Regardless, the following account is …

Review: Katfish Kastle

Or "Katfish Heaven" might be more appropriate in this case. But before I describe my experience at this great catfish restaurant, there are a couple of things about the restaurant I'd like to share. First off, Katfish Kastle is located directly across the street from the Kream Kastle, an iconic Blytheville drive-in restaurant that is …

The Beat of the Drum

Mom taught me something about individuality as I grew up, and I passed it on to my daughter. She taught me to be ME.  She warned me, that as a teenager there were many influences and pressures that would bombard me such as alcohol, drugs, sex, social responsibility, and in general just being a good …

REVIEW: Mission BBQ Chesapeake, VA

I originally "reviewed" this BBQ Restaurant back in November 2017 on Tripadvisor. I made a return trip recently (June 2018) and wanted to do a quick followup from my first visit. I was really never keen on reviewing BBQ chain restaurant...Maybe it's me, but I just never thought they could compete with the Mom and …

REVIEW: Piggs-N-Paws Dog Boarding

Let me start off by saying that when family members take care of your pet (in our case our dog)...you have peace of mind and can rest assured that your pet or dog is being cared for just like the family member they are. However, many times placing the burden of this care on a …