by debidrecksler | Jan 20, 2010 | Human Interest
On the way to New Orleans, we stopped at a Louisiana Welcome Center. Debby and Barbara, two of the three smiling faces behind the counter, helped with directions, suggestions on how to avoid traffic and make it to our destination safely. I was so impressed with these...
by debidrecksler | Jan 18, 2010 | Human Interest
“My dream is to follow in Charles Kuralt’s shoes and travel the country interviewing amazing people. ” Debi Drecksler My husband and I got on the road at midnight heading on an adventure to celebrate our 33rd anniversary. The highway was deserted on...
by debidrecksler | Jan 15, 2010 | Human Interest
Life is a delicate balancing act! And I’ve been falling down and feeling lots of pain all year long! I tried very hard to accept the fact that my vision problems are permanent, a result of being assaulted. On one hand, I’m pissed off beyond words (excuse...
by debidrecksler | Jan 14, 2010 | Human Interest
It was the late 1950’s and my siblings were populating faster than any other family on the block. (My claim to fame.) My Father had built our home in Coral Gables, Florida when I was two years old. It was a duplex, with three bedrooms and two baths (on the side...
by debidrecksler | Jan 11, 2010 | Human Interest
A package arrives a few days after Christmas. The writing on the package is neatly typed on an index card and taped to the package. I do not recognize the return address. I open the box and find another smaller box. Inside is a small dark blue velvet pouch. I open it...