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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 Memoirs: Vacations: 2 of 22
It is impossible to travel any further south in the continental United States than to Key West, Florida. When these friends for life returned to Ft. Lauderdale from a luxurious cruise, we had already decided to extend the trip and travel to the jumping off point of the southern United States. From the moment you comp... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My summer vacation: 3 of 19
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 lo... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Collecting Zippo lighters: 1 of 3
Because a Zippo lighter was considered fashionably chic years ago, and something that everyone needed on occasion, we gave them as complimentary gifts to numerous loyal customers of Stewart Webster Gas Company in Richland, Georgia. Our silver colored lighters were engraved with the company name, advertising the fact that we ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Desserts How to make ice cream: 3 of 8
When I remembered that July is the month to celebrate ice cream; my thoughts suddenly cluttered with memories of this sweet delight. Late Saturday evening I decided to surprise my husband Otto with some homemade ice cream; his appetite has been suffering since his surgery and long sojourn in the hospital, so I thought a... More..
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry TV network reviews: Food Network: 8 of 21
I enjoy watching the various presentations on the Food Network; I acknowledge that I view that channel more than the other nearly one hundred cable offerings on our television. I scrutinize the various presentations on the food channel and offer my estimation that all of the programs have several things in common. It is my as... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Cows, pigs and chickens at the county fair: Experiences shared: 3 of 7
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 exped... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds The bird that flies backwards: 4 of 9
The ferocious battle commenced in my yard numerous weeks ago, in fact, this is the seventh anniversary of the enjoyable event, but the reassuring news is that in late autumn when cooler weather returns to this area, and the skirmish is concluded, there will be no remaining casualties, no bodies to bury, no tombstones to purch... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Unusual people: 6 of 12
Benjamin Woody was an unforgettable individual, a person who cherished outdoor activities and shared his enthusiasm with his eclectic collection of acquaintances. To some he was known as a crotchety old fellow, curious in his ways, and stubborn as a mule, but to the numerous grandchildren, to include my husband Otto, Pa Wo... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) July celebrations: National Ice Cream Month: 1 of 1
Some country folks had two doors adorning their entryway, a wooden door and a screen door; such was the case at Nanny's house in Terrell County. The heavy wooden door was opened early in the morning and closed at dusk; it provided security and privacy at night. The screen door provided protection from the flies, and occasion... More..