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Brenda Scott Brown attended school, married, and had children, while living in the southwestern Georgia town of Richland; when their two sons were teenagers, they moved to Milledgeville, and have called it home, for nearly twenty-five years.

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memories of your favorite Christmas: 2 of 55

When I was a youngster and began wondering about the curious fellow dressed in a red suit accented with fur, and sporting a white beard, who visited the homes of good little boys and girls, I decided to keep quiet about my suspicion. Although it seemed impossible for one person, a couple of elves, and a dozen reindeers...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My summer vacation: 2 of 20

The feeling of elation begins the moment I leave the mainland of South Carolina and cross the extensive span of bridges that lead onto Hilton Head Island, a vacationland renowned for gourmet dining, soaring seagulls, and glorious sunrises. The land of vacations, never to be forgotten, the closer I get to the island the lower...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Family life, looking back at times gone by: 9 of 77

In the south-west part of Georgia there once was a popular landmark, the Steak House Restaurant was situated next door to the locally owned Kay Lyn Kourt, and located on the section of highway that was frequented by tourist on their way to and from Florida. This historic stretch of the road was part of the old Georgia ...
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Living a simple life: 9 of 73

Her name was Lorene Johnson Woody, she was born at the turn of the century and lived in and around Webster County, Georgia, for nearly seventy years. She was the mother of six surviving children, two stillborn babies, and one who died during early infancy. I knew her well because she was the maternal grandmother of my husban...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The holiday season in America: 2 of 12

Once again it is time for Christmas reminiscences and this year my presentation will feature thoughts from some of the grandest teenagers I know; our four grandchildren. Traditionally we begin with the oldest individual, but this time I am disregarding that custom and letting the youngest grand have a chance to share h...
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) What's in your favorite sandwich?: 7 of 33

My paternal grandparents lived in the southwest Georgia county of Terrell; near the town of Dawson, and the time I spent with them is remembered as magical. They loved me and I adored them, the memories that we made together are legendary. Mealtime at Nanny's house is remembered as naturally delicious...
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills How to write a letter: 3 of 14

The day was filled with difficulty; going into the office earlier than usual, choking down stale tasting peanut-butter crackers with a semi-flat soda for lunch, and during the early evening, negotiating snarled traffic throughout the lengthy commute home. It was a span of ten hours, filled with anxiety and devoid of pl...
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Cows, pigs and chickens at the county fair: Experiences shared: 1 of 4

When I was a youngster, attending the fair in neighboring Columbus, Georgia, was an adventure of epic proportions accentuated by sights, sounds, and scents. Our parents, for reasons unexplained to us children, insisted on attending on Thursday afternoon, no Friday or Saturday visits for this family unit. Our domestic expedit...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Remembering loved ones through cooking: 8 of 31

My paternal grandparents lived in the southwest Georgia county of Terrell; near the town of Dawson, and the time I spent with them is remembered as magical. They loved me and I adored them, the memories are legendary. Mealtime at Nanny's house is remembered as naturally delicious; during the spring and summer months the tabl...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Development Issues Are imaginary friends good for children?: 7 of 27

I nicknamed them Creep and Cronin, but I have no idea what the names meant or where they originated, but I do remember that for a brief time during my early childhood, I defined those characters as my favorite playmates. I remember that although they seemed real in my mind, the idea of their daughter having imaginary c...