Another week gone, yet this week I am asking the boys to keep the armored car in the garage in an effort to reduce my carbon footprint, besides, I didn't have enough material this week to warrant the trip to Iron Mountain. 1. Friday is for photos: This was taken while out with the family. I didn't realize how serious Pirates were about their education (zoom in on the back of the bus). Who would have known? I also like the "Hug Life" on the side. Several of you have asked to see pictures of the new summer home. I normally try to keep my personal life secret but thought I would share our new "little" getaway with you. If you like great photography make sure to visit Steve Mckoy's Friday photos here [ link ] and Joe Thorn's here [ link ]. Want to see your photo published here? Submit all family friendly photos to bjnotbk@gmail.com for consideration. Please note that I reserve the right to publish or not publish any submission. 2. The new template may be...
What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up Like a raisin in the Sunsphere? 25 years ago my heart was filled with excitement and my dreams were crushed. All on the same day. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the age of enlightenment, it was the age of darkness. It was a time for the haves and the have nots. Those with dooley boppers, those without. The year was 1982 and the World’s Fair was in Knoxville. I was in the fourth grade and my only visit to the Fair was on a field trip with my classmates. We were informed early and often by our teachers what a great event the Fair was, what it meant to attend a World’s Fair, and how we were to stay close to our chaperon. We made flame name badges [link], we were assigned to groups, and we counted down the days with great anticipation. I remember the bus ride to the fair, crossing the Henley street bridge, and seeing the Sunsphere for the first time [link]. I remember seeing the flags of the different countries and...