Front Porch Stories

Over the years I have mellowed out and lots of things that used to drive me crazy or make me mad just don't phase me anymore.  However lately all I've heard is how I would have never let my kids get away with the things my grandson does.  They're right, but do I risk letting the old mama out of her box?  She isn't someone who would go back in quietly!  Are they really ready to have the old me back?  Will I wind up looking for another place to live?  Until a few short years ago I didn't choose my words as wisely as I do now.  Once upon a time I didn't care whose feelings got hurt.  I said what I meant and meant what I said.  I didn't cut to many folks a whole lot of slack.   Humm, think I need to pray over this one real hard.  I know my grandson would be angry with me for a while, but he would soon come around to my way of thinking.  My daughter-in-law and son might get real upset with me, but that's life.  Sometimes you live to regret the choices you mak

I gave it my best shot, but the powers that be know more about my needs and future than I.  Therefore I am still working at the plant and doing well.  It shouldn't be long until I am full time with all the benefits that go with it.  Good news about my grandson! He is going to play for a spot on the All State Band and  that Band will play at some of UAB's last home games.  Go kid!!  Oh yeah, if he can hang on to his current grades he will be on the A/B honor roll this nine weeks.  That will be the first time ever since he was little that he has made the honor roll.