Category Archives: Family

The Man in the Mountains

Posted on March 12, 2013 by hawleywood40

One of my heroes looks like a movie-star President. But my love for him has nothing to do with his resemblance to an American icon. March always makes me think about my great-uncle Weach, one of my paternal grandmother’s four … Continue reading →

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Pet Names

Posted on March 8, 2013 by hawleywood40

“Whatcha want, Skeeter?” I called across the room the other night, using the voice I reserve for baby-talking to my cat. He’d been meowing at me while I tried to check my email. Sylvester stretched and looked at me like … Continue reading →

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Grandmom Goes “Grey”

Posted on February 16, 2013 by hawleywood40

One of the best and worst things that happened to me in 2012 was that I broke my Kindle. I am both a voracious reader and a broke paycheck-to-paycheck schmuck. It isn’t hard to understand why I’d put the death … Continue reading →

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Yo’ Momma (And Yo’ Momma Alone)

Posted on May 13, 2012 by hawleywood40

On Mother’s Day, we go out of our way to show our Mommas how loved they are and how much we appreciate all they’ve done and continue to do. Moms are caretakers, nurturers, drill sargeants, doctors, maids, teachers and spiritual … Continue reading →

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (A Semi-Writing Update)

Posted on April 3, 2012 by hawleywood40

Happy Tuesday, friends and fellow writers. It has been a while since I’ve updated on what’s going on in my writerly world, so I figure I’m due. The Good 1. I am thrilled (that’s the professional way to put it. … Continue reading →

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For Deb and Bill

Posted on February 28, 2012 by hawleywood40

One of the many things I love about my parents is the wonderful people they’ve brought into my life over the years. Two of those people are Deb and Bill. Years ago, Deb worked with my father. When he opened … Continue reading →

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Tunnelton, Granddad and Peace

Posted on February 22, 2012 by hawleywood40

I have been wanting to write about my grandfather’s funeral for a few weeks now. One of the reasons I hadn’t up until now was, of course, the demise of my former computer and with it my ability to write … Continue reading →

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Home for the Holidays: Have Weasels, Will Travel

Posted on December 20, 2011 by hawleywood40

Although I haven’t lived in my parents’ house for over 20 years, it is where you will always find me on Christmas morning. It doesn’t even matter that now that my niece is a teenager, we no longer have true … Continue reading →

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Coed Shopping

Posted on December 16, 2011 by hawleywood40

Welcome to another Life List Club Blog Hop! Today, I’m thrilled to be hosting David N. Walker.  While setting up his guest post for today, I realized that he and I have more in common than our love of writing – we shop … Continue reading →

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10 Random Holiday Things

Posted on December 13, 2011 by hawleywood40

A little while back, Catie Rhodes put her own unique spin on the “10 Random Things About Me” blog post idea. She took the challenge to the next level and posted “10 Random Holiday Things.” I enjoyed reading Catie’s post, … Continue reading →

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