by debidrecksler | May 5, 2011 | Family
As Mother’s Day approaches, I start to reminisce or as my Mother always said, “Take a trip down memory lane.” It is hard to believe that my children are 26, 27, 33 and 37. I can still see them as young children, laughing as they played in the big old...
by debidrecksler | May 1, 2011 | Family
When I moved to the mountains of Western North Carolina twenty four years ago, I was surprised at how polite the drivers were. Having lived in South Florida most of my life, I was conditioned to irate drivers and lots of honking. In the early years of living here, it...
by debidrecksler | Apr 26, 2011 | Human Interest
Growing up near the ocean was like a gift that never grew old. I remember riding my bike to the beach and sitting along the shore, squinting to see the ships far out in the sea. I would stare for hours, my mind drifting like the waves. And I would write volumes of...
by debidrecksler | Apr 19, 2011 | Family
On Saturday, April 16th , tornadoes hit the eastern part of North Carolina, causing severe damage and the loss of lives. My oldest son and his family live in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina. The news flashed tornado warnings. Thanks to modern technology, the tornadoes...
by debidrecksler | Apr 3, 2011 | Life
It was just another casual dressing day but I decided to wear the sparkly necklace that I had bought several years ago at a craft show. I knew that if I saved it for a fancy occasion, it would be sitting in my jewelry box for years. I remember when the necklace first...
by debidrecksler | Mar 31, 2011 | Authentic Me Campaign
I love Kirstie Alley. She and I are just weeks apart in age ( born in January, 1951) so I can identify with her more than I can with a lot of other celebrities. When Kirstie agreed to be part of Dancing With The Stars, I was thrilled. Not only did we have...
by debidrecksler | Mar 2, 2011 | Business
My husband and I have been in the janitorial business for twenty years. We offer free estimates on potential jobs. We show up promptly which we are complimented for, walk through the property taking our measurements, and listen very carefully to the client’s...
by debidrecksler | Feb 23, 2011 | Human Interest
We must all cheer for Urban Prep like they just won the Super Bowl. They should be given millions more dollars to pursue their objectives. Their educational model should be replicated in every city across America. They are showing us that black men are not destined...
by debidrecksler | Feb 17, 2011 | Life
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by debidrecksler | Feb 8, 2011 | Life
How many of you young people work with a woman of my generation? Perhaps the woman has been part of the company since you were just a kid or maybe...
