Words and Pictures

Stories along my journey.

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  • Happy birthday, Jack

    Happy birthday, Jack

    On this date a few decades ago, I got a two-fer: a baby brother who grew up to be one of my favorite friends. Jack…

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  • ‘Twas the Night After Christmas

    ‘Twas the Night After Christmas

    We’ve had ourselves a merry little Christmas. Just the right size after another fast-paced, busy year. Not to mention we just celebrated Christmas with my…

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  • Déja Vu All Oven Again

    Déja Vu All Oven Again

    I can’t remember the last time before this year that Bill and I hosted for Thanksgiving. But I’ll never forget the first time. We’d been…

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  • Mount Cammerer: It’s Time to Climb

    Mount Cammerer: It’s Time to Climb

    Ascending Mount Cammerer is one of my very favorite hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It’s also one of the hardest. My first ascent…

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