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Blast From The Past

August 30, 2022August 31, 2022 / Wally Jarratt / Leave a comment

This will be a memory of mine, but with two separate stories. I was born in Flint, Michigan and lived in Grand Blanc, MI until I was 11 years and Mom and Dad divorced. We were pretty much a typical American family of the time. On Sunday's Mom would take us to church at the … Continue reading Blast From The Past

Apologizing To An Angel

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 / Wally Jarratt / Leave a comment

I posted today in remembrance of my Mom's 93rd birthday, and I use this story as a tribute to my own Mother. Even though she is gone, she continues to guide me through life. I miss her greatly, and remember what she wrote to me and my Brother's in a letter she wrote to us … Continue reading Apologizing To An Angel

I Dropped The “F”Bomb

October 14, 2020 / Wally Jarratt / Leave a comment

I don’t know why, but for some reason the memory of dropping an “F” bomb in front of Mom is something I’ll never forget. I think I was about 29 years old, and while it was not unusual for cuss words in our family gatherings...most of those consisted mostly of damn and shit.Let me start … Continue reading I Dropped The “F”Bomb

Mom, I Wrecked Your Car

April 30, 2018 / Wally Jarratt / Leave a comment

The year was probably 1972, at least I think it was about then. I had my own car at the time, it was a 4 door 1965 Ford Fairlane. It was pretty basic "old man's" car that I'd love to have back in my possession right now, but back then it just wasn't "cool". But … Continue reading Mom, I Wrecked Your Car

A Memorial and a Celebration

April 11, 2018April 11, 2018 / Wally Jarratt / 2 Comments

Today is bittersweet. It was 30 years ago today that my Nephew Zack was born into this world in Blytheville, AR. So today, we celebrate his birthday. Ironically, his birth date just happened to be the same date as the day our Mom passed 5 years ago. It has always been a balance between celebrating … Continue reading A Memorial and a Celebration

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