I once read a classic Southern turn of the century coming of age novel called Cold Sassy Tree. The story tells of a man whose wife of many years dies. In the story, the man marries his assistant within a few weeks after his wife’s funeral. Responding to his children’s outrage, he offers an […]
Farewell to Stormy
White cloud puffs soften a crystal blue sky providing a perfect backdrop for Storm’s Memorial Celebration. Thanks to all of you who were able to attend physically or who were with us in spirit. I am grateful to my loving family who went to so much effort to make the arrangements for this gathering. To […]
Memorial Celebration for Stormy Weathers
Please join us for a celebration memorial of Storm’s (Charlie’s) incredible life. Here are the details: Where: Cox Airport (NC81), Apex, NC Date: Saturday, July 13th Time: 2pm – 4pm We will begin a short program of Stormy anecdotes at 2:30. A Missing Man Fly-by is planned for 3:30pm (weather permitting). Dress is informal (Storm […]
Posting Through the Tears
For those of you who have not received the news, the recent pause in this blog was a result of a sudden and devastating illness that took Storm from us this week. I hope to produce a fitting remembrance blog for him soon, but right now it is too difficult to see the screen through […]
Sunny Makes the Big Time
Since this last Monday, stardate January 120, 2019, I have resolved to embrace the weather. Whatever nature throws my way will now be my fondest desire. Having made this commitment, I immediately find myself challenged to make the most of the 13″ of snow that descends heavily upon us on Monday night. I build a […]
Let’s Ignore the Weather and Enjoy the Birds
Alright, you win – UNCLE. I realize now that I should never have mentioned the bad weather here to my friends in North Carolina. I hope I never encounter the storm borne fury visited upon them in the last year. “So you got caught in a little May snowstorm,” they say. “We can generate […]
