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...
by debidrecksler | Jan 7, 2010 | Human Interest
Karl Lagerfeld — the Chanel designer who infamously said “no one wants to see round women” — is now photographing, well, “round women” for the upcoming ‘Size’ issue of V magazine. excerpt from www.stylist.com I’m...
by debidrecksler | Jan 6, 2010 | Family
I come from a very large family with so many relatives there are still some I haven’t met. I grew up spending a lot of time with my extended family. Being the social creature that I am, I enjoyed it… except for one childhood experience! As a child, Sunday...
by debidrecksler | Jan 4, 2010 | Family
January is an exciting month for me. I was married on the 16th and celebrate my birthday on the 29th. If I had to do it all over again, I would choose a different month to get married. That way my darling husband wouldn’t think he could get away with just one...
by debidrecksler | Jan 1, 2010 | Human Interest
If I win the lottery, I’ve planned out exactly how I’m going to spend the money. I won’t be one of those folks who gets photographed with a dumbfounded expression on their face. Not me!! I’ll just pull my wish list out of my pocket and give...
by debidrecksler | Dec 30, 2009 | Comedy, Human Interest
I’ve started writing my New Year’s Resolution List. This year I’ve decided to share that list with the world. If my loyal readers see me falling off the wagon, I expect them to holler at me, send me a nasty email or show up at my door with a you...
