by Pam Waddell | Nov 25, 2024 | Pam's Pen
Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for the blessings of God. School children don Pilgrim attire and reenact the first Thanksgiving. Pre-schoolers dress as turkeys and Pilgrims and sing songs about being grateful. We all celebrate in different ways. One such memory...
by Pam Waddell | Aug 14, 2024 | Pam's Pen
There’s a freshness to the air this time of year. Parents are checking off lists, figuring out new schedules, and giving a sigh of relief. It will be short-lived, but for now, they feel things will settle down. Children are squeezing out every last bit of the freedom...
by Pam Waddell | Jul 3, 2024 | Pam's Pen
As a child, I always looked forward to July 4th. There was always a huge family gathering of aunts, uncles, cousins, grandmothers, and other friends and family. The men always tried to outdo one another in how many fireworks they brought. The year I will never forget...
by Pam Waddell | Jun 21, 2024 | Pam's Pen
As newlyweds, Steve and I enjoyed living in the rural countryside of Morgan County, Alabama. We married in 1975, and his first cousin married in 1976, which began a lifetime of memories that the four of us would share as we started our married lives together. Jerry...
by Pam Waddell | Jun 3, 2024 | Pam's Pen
Like most families, we had an array of pets. When my children were small, we got a little terrier mix named PJ, who lived a long and happy life as a beloved family member. PJ was a neighborhood favorite. He wore a sweater in the winter and would sometimes shed it if...
