There was a time when I thought Elizabeth might never publish her book. Fifteen years is a long time for a thought to percolate. While the words were ready, the illustrations weren’t, and you need illustrations in a children’s book. Children need to see as well as read or hear the words. The pictures help …
Author: Robert
Autograph Seekers
BZ Tebo, AKA Elizabeth Tebo, signed several copies of her book, “The Elephant on Aaron’s Chest”, during her book debut yesterday. It was well attended. Her mom and I are extremely proud of her accomplishment. Witnessing her book signing reminded me of the time I took my grandson, Brady, to meet the former major league …
A Father’s Perspective
I’m going to a celebration next Saturday in California. Our daughter, Elizabeth, has published a book and it’s making its public debut that day. “The Elephant on Aaron’s Chest” is thirty-six pages long, contains two-hundred and eighty-nine words, and took fifteen years to write. You can’t rush perfection. Elizabeth is a licensed clinical social worker …
Kentucky Cash
The 1920 Census determined for the first time that more Americans lived in cities than in the country. The margin was a narrow – 51 to 49 percent – but it was a key turning point in our nation’s history. There was an agricultural depression that lasted the entire decade and kept a noticeable divide …
Roots
Part of my family roots are embedded in Kentucky. My mom and Aunt Ruth were born in Smiths Grove. Their parents, Margaret Louise Walker and Carter Harrison Barner, were born there as well. In fact, several generations of Barners and Walkers came from Kentucky. One of my cousins traced the Barners back to John Barner …
In Retrospect
This is a follow-up to last Thursday’s colonoscopy. After one sigmoidoscopy and four full blown colonoscopies in my seventy-four plus years, I’ve learned a lot. Here’s a list of recommendations for you to consider prior to your next trip down $#!% your pants lane. About a week prior to your procedure make sure the toilet …
My Next Colonoscopy
I’m scheduled to get my next colonoscopy tomorrow. I know this isn’t a medical forum, but I thought you might gain some insight from someone who’s currently in the fray. When I was in my late twenties I had my first invasive procedure, a sigmoidoscopy. That procedure requires slipping an approximately thirty inch “scope” …
B.S. – Before Scanners
I started working for the National Food Store as a stock boy in 1963, the fall of my junior year of high school. I liked the job and my boss liked me. My boss was C.J. Perry, but he preferred “Perry”. I called him “Sir” my first day on the job and it stuck. I …
Choose Wisely
I ran across this post on social media a week or so ago. It’s a playful look at sharing time. Its message struck a chord with me. When we marry, we expect to live happily ever after. No one believes their marriage will fail, but many do. I read on-line that 40 – 50% of …
Bugs
Ruth hates bugs. It doesn’t make any difference what kind. If they crawl or fly, she hates them all. I’ve seen her drown a single daddy longlegs with a can of spider spray. Its legs scattered hither and yon from the powerful blast, and the little bulb of a body floated upon the excess pool …