Billie Fagan
It’s not easy to describe me. I’m a multi-faceted septuagenarian with a lifelong archive of stories, loves, adventures, and experiences. Family is, and always will be, the driver of everything I do and why I do them. It motivates me to keep working and be the best Spouse, Mom, Mimi, and Mother in Law that I can be. I’m like a book of stories, each one different but never-ending, as I am still creating and adding to my life’s stories daily.
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The Electric Blanket
Today begins the winter solstice but for most of us, we won’t notice or feel any different. We have warm homes and don’t slow down regardless of the outside temperature. Winter was not a happy time for me growing up…
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Fried Green Tomatoes
My little plant grew up to be a big tomato vine. I had lots of blooms, but the tomatoes took a long time to come. And then, finally, I saw the beginnings of tiny tomatoes. I was excited to see…
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Haunted Properties
Recently, I saw two properties for sale in my hometown of Gainesboro, TN. Both hold memories for me, one of happy and the other of sad times. Reading the comments people make about both properties is most interesting. Some say…
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Rotating Tree Stand
I’ve been wanting a rotating tree stand for several years. I’ve seen them on some of the craft blogs I follow. I thought it would be wonderful to see the ornaments on the back side as the tree slowly rotated…
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Early Thanksgiving
Today, I accomplished something I’ve wanted to do for quite some time: prepare a seven-course French meal. I studied the menu options, and it didn’t seem that difficult. You follow along in the order in which the courses are served. …
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Transferable Skills
Today, I had the opportunity to speak to a professional group and selected Transferable Skills as my topic. These skills are valuable regardless of whether you’re still working, retired, volunteering, or leading community activities. They represent who you are and…
