by debidrecksler | Jan 7, 2009 | Uncategorized
As the day for the Big Move grows closer, I have discovered things I haven’t thought about in years. I found wedding gifts carefully wrapped in a box that never got unpacked 17 years ago when we moved into this house. Nothing fancy…just lots of pretty...
by debidrecksler | Jan 3, 2009 | Human Interest
When I think of movie stars, I think of larger than life, hugely successful people who live an almost fantasy existence. Sometimes I forget that they are not immune to the tragedies of life.Yesterday, John Travolta and Kelly Preston’s 16 year old son died. When...
by debidrecksler | Jan 1, 2009 | Family
2008 ended with a We’ll fit you in right away surgery to remove a wisdom tooth that had broken off down to the nerve. The surgery went well but I had a bad reaction to the huge dosage of antibiotics and the anesthesia they gave me right before the surgery.How...
by debidrecksler | Dec 28, 2008 | Consumer
There are not a lot of late night eateries in our mountain town so IHOP stays very busy. I have to compliment them on doing a great job. Every time I have been there, the place is clean (including the bathrooms), the service is excellent and the food is really...
by debidrecksler | Dec 26, 2008 | Family
What a wonderful surprise! Paul (the entrepreneur son) decided to drive in after work yesterday. He arrived around 3:30 A.M. exhausted but happy to be home for a quick one day visit After a few hours sleep, we spent the whole day together. In a little while Paul will...
by debidrecksler | Dec 24, 2008 | Family
The holidays are here and this is the first holiday season (since we’ve been married) that my husband and I are without family….The children have all moved away and we have no other relatives living in this neck of the woods. My husband’s work...
by debidrecksler | Dec 21, 2008 | Human Interest
This past week was very busy with lots to do at the new townhome. We had workers walking in and out taking care of last minute details and we had several deliveries made. I wasn’t sure what to expect with the holidays right around the corner. I was pleasantly...
by debidrecksler | Dec 18, 2008 | Family
Today, I had my blinds installed in the new townhome by a really nice man and his son. They are a striking duo, both very tall with terrific smiles. I met Doug (Dad) years ago when he installed some blinds in my home. Pete, the son has his own business but has been...
by debidrecksler | Dec 16, 2008 | Comedy
Anyone who’s been reading my columns knows that I LOVE comedy and have recently started performing again. Saturday night I had the best time (as a customer) at a new club in Black Mountain called the White Horse Black Mountain.The club is spacious, smoke free...
by debidrecksler | Dec 13, 2008 | Human Interest
I love writing this column and every time I post a new one, I call my youngest son (the entrepreneur) and share more of my thoughts on the subject I’ve just written about. The truth is…I talk a whole lot faster than I type, which is why I really enjoyed...
