Saturday, Sept. 3, was the last day of our Georgia vacation, says Laurie and Phil Cordel. Janeen Anderson, Sandra Craig Anderson’s daughter, hosted a lovely family brunch and they were so glad to get to see Aunt Sandra Anderson, Aunt Beverly McBride and Uncle Walter, honorary Aunt Hazel, Alicia McBride Tankersley and Tray Tankersley. They spent the afternoon visiting and playing games with Aunt Gail, then headed out again to check out the nightlife in Woodstock downtown area and on to Acworth for dinner at Henry’s Louisiana Grill, where they were greeted by the famous Henry himself. Laurie and Phil said it was an awesome trip.
Little Alice Donovan, Johnny Tillman’s granddaughter, started her first dancing classes at Triangle Cultural Center in Yazoo City recently. Her grandaddy, Johnny, was there to take her to her first dancing lesson. I bet he was grinning all over the place.
JR Dukes says he sure has enjoyed being in Florence. He caught his first smallmouth and continued to catch them throughout the day.
Martha Box, along with her great-granddaughter, Addie, shopped all day long Saturday. What a grown-up 11-year-old princess! After lunch and shopping, Addie napped while Martha had to drive home. Just wait until she gets her driver’s license. She will be driving you all over the place, Martha!
Ginger and Phil Harrison, Melinda and Marnie Box and Martha sat as an audience to Josh Harrison’s speech recorded for school. I know it was a good one!
Belated happy birthday to Cody Deloach on the 4th; to Marilyn Grantham on the 9th; to Paul Hill, Tray Pegram, Beth Jackson Tindall and Candy Boyle, who all share a birthday on the 12th; to my BFF, Susan Traywick Bell, as well as Samantha Anderson, who both celebrate the 13th; to Judy Goodwin Coyle, Eddie Jarrell, Nellie Ward and Margaret Jean Ross on the 14th; to my niece, Laura Hudson Torrence, on the 15th; to Deloris Scarborough, Kellie Sturdivant Young and sweet Shevy Langham, all sharing the same birthday on the 16th; and to Joyce Stevens, who celebrates the 17th. May you all have a great day celebrating your special day!
Deborah and Tommy McCool had a busy but great weekend. Their daughter, Angela Dukes, had her birthday on the 9th. She is 44 now. Granddaughter Hannah Beavers turned 16 on the 5th. So, they had a fish fry birthday party for her at home last Sunday, the 4th.
Tommy and Deborah took off Monday and Tuesday for their 45th anniversary on the 11th. They went to Greenville Saturday afternoon and stayed two nights, spent time with his sisters in Leland and went to eat at a place called Grandma’s Kitchen outside of Greenville going to Swiftwater. They said it was so good and worth going back to again. They came back Monday to hang around home, mow and do other stuff before work on Wednesday. Deborah says she thinks they need a rest from their little short vacation.
Saturday morning, David and your writer motored to Grenada in the misting rain to watch great-grandson, Bradley Holliday, play football. Yes, we got plenty wet! Ended up sitting in the truck and watching the game from there. Thanks, Francesca, for the use of the umbrella.
Faye Hartley and Kristie carried Rowland, Mary Brett and Mclendon Hartley to Safari Park in Como last Sunday. They had a ball!
Congratulations to Peyton McMillian for making the Distance Education Dean’s List on her outstanding academic recognition, dedication and hard work from Unity College. These honors are awarded twice a year to students who receive a 3.5 or higher while earning four credits in a four-term period.
Martha Box is loving talks with her granddaughter, Marnie Box, as she picks her up at Kirk, and loving Tuesdays with her grandson, Josh, picking and singing at the Square Market in Grenada.
Martha, who has been making herself sit down and crochet some scarves for Christmas presents, said she had a great visit at Willow Springs Sunday and heard a wonderful talk by Mr. Willis of Gideons, the Bible ministry. Martha said the Bibles reminded her of the white one given to her at her nurses’ graduation. She carried it in her pocket daily and used it with patients many times.
Kristie Hartley is making some beautiful flower arrangements. If you need anything made for you, let her know. She has a great talent and aims to please!
Christian love and sympathy to my schoolmate and friend, Agnes Lane Porfilio, in the loss of her husband Dan Porfilio. Dan and Agnes lived in Jacksonville, Florida.
Recipe for this week:
Essie’s Strawberry Cake
1 box white cake mix
1 cup wesson oil
3 eggs
1 package strawberry Jello
1/2 cup hot water
Juice from frozen 1/2 pint strawberry package
Melt Jello in hot water. Mix cake mix, oil, eggs, strawberry juice and Jello. Cook on 350 degrees until done.
Cake icing
One box powdered sugar
Strawberries from the package that juice was taken
One stick margarine, soften
One cup chopped pecans
Mix well and spread on the cool cake.
Thought for the day: If a man could have half his wishes, he would double his troubles.
