My Dad

My Dad

My Dad “To understand a man, you must know his memories.” Anthony Quayle My father, Harry Frazee Jr., passed away in 2015 and would have been 105 this year. He and my mom were married for sixty-eight years, and he loved her dearly. They were great parents...
Mrs. Winston’s Green Grocery

Mrs. Winston’s Green Grocery

Mrs. Winston’s Green Grocery “Loyal customers, they don’t just come back, they don’t simply recommend you, they insist that their friends do business with you.” Chip Bell When I saw this sign in Mrs. Winston’s Green Grocery, which, by the...
Meeting Your Heroes

Meeting Your Heroes

Meeting Your Heroes “A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.” Roald Dahl We all have heroes. Sometimes, we are lucky enough to meet them and still admire them after the meeting. I met two of mine on the same day, when I was in high...
Making a Difference

Making a Difference

Making a Difference “No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.” Anonymous When you meet my good friend Patrick Finn, you instantly know that he is the kind of person who knows why we are here–to help one another. This year, Patrick has dedicated...
Lost in the Woods

Lost in the Woods

Lost in the Woods “It ain’t over till it’s over.” Yogi Berra Mr. Black received the land, nearly eight hundred acres, as partial payment on a real estate deal he made in the thirties. As a kid, I thought he must not have been too happy about...