I didn't know many of my husband Camp's friends on a personal level, but I did get to know many of your personalities through his words. My assignment was to make sure his friends on his list received birthday cards, Christmas and other holiday cards. His women friends (girlfriends I often jokingly call you) got Valentine's Day cards. I always tried to match the card to the individual personality whenever I was told he needed a card for someone. If you loved pets, you might receive a card with a picture of a pet on front. If you had a sense of humor, your card reflected that. Others received cards based on their faith or something general. Camp valued each and every one of ... (click for more)

There are no longer trolleys or other forms of affordable public transportation to convey a citizen or prospective immigrant to a higher elevation to enjoy the natural beautiful of the once highly proclaimed and touted “Scenic City of the South” (Choo Choo City). However a rider to the top of the three highest and acknowledged historical panoramic view treasures reveals a dwindling preservation of the past beauty under the banner of necessary progress. Daily positive predictions of “glory days ahead” resound from the lips of politicians, developers, etc. who wish to partake of the “manna from Heaven” under the theme of “bigger is better” (expand or your community will die). ... (click for more)