We went to the Baton Rouge airport to meet Mary Grace who was coming home from Ft. Myers. On our way up the escalator, we saw a waiting crowd in front of the arrival gate. There were: TV news crew, Boy’s Scouts and other people. I wondered who was coming. Could he be a celebrity? … Read more
You’re probably asking, “Why $40,000? Is the countertop gold-plated?” No, in fact this is a small countertop. Only 3 x 3 x 4 feet. In the early 80’s, I worked in a chemical lab where I became sensitized and sick. A certain chemical caused me to have respiratory problems. Whenever a lab tech becomes sensitized, … Read more
We (my husband JR, my 6-year-old granddaughter Kaitlyn and I) were in the car waiting for the traffic light to change when we noticed 3 policemen on motorcycles a block away. A few seconds later, one of the policemen parked his motorcycle right under the traffic light and raised his hand. The light turned green … Read more
I was paying for merchandise at a department store when I overheard the sales lady talking on the phone: “Sir, I need a big favor. My daughter won first place in an Essay Contest for Black History Month. She is being presented tomorrow and I would like to be there for her. If it’s OK … Read more
(August 15,1996) I had a very hectic day at work. It seemed as if everything had gone wrong and so, on my way home, I had a heart-to-heart talk with God. “God, I will do anything for You. Please allow me to retire,” I cried. When I reached our driveway, I asked God to please … Read more
“A Prayer and the Car Thieves” by Reva Lachica Moore We get a Nextdoor Jefferson Park newsletter every day and we seem to only see 2 things there: Lost or found Cat/Dog or Car thieves. So, I decided to share this story that happened 7 years ago: We were away from home when I called … Read more
“This is Captain Anderson. If you’re taking Northwest Orient flight No.7823 to Manila, you just missed it!” the pilot of the Northwest Orient jet announced in the intercom. “Am I the only passenger affected by this?” I wondered why the announcement did not create a commotion among the passengers. We still had three hours of … Read more
Have you eaten one of these snacks? We sat on a sofa at the lobby waiting to see a very important man—the owner of a billion-dollar company. On opposite walls of the lobby hung oil paintings of this man, his brother and his parents. Every few minutes, someone would pass through the lobby and we … Read more
(I put the flowers to cover their faces). Last Friday, Kaitlyn told us that she had a wonderful day at school. The students had to make a puzzle and after they were done, they had to put a good comment on the puzzle card and give it to another student. “I was very surprised that … Read more
A father may turn his back on his child, brothers and sisters may become inveterate enemies, husbands may desert their wives, wives their husbands. But a mother’s love endures through all. ~Washington Irving Two days ago I went shopping and saw a sight I’ve not seen before. Two women, one in her 40’s and the … Read more