Nicki in Costa Rica
Nicki and some of her med school pals spent February in tropical Costa Rica. She had to speak Spanish during this time, taking Spanish classes every day and doing medical …
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Deb and Nicki in New York
With Nicki having a medical residency interview in New York, Deb decided to join her and catch some of the sights. This was Deb’s first trip to New York city, …
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The Girls in Las Vegas
Deb has wanted to take her mother to Las Vegas for a while. She finally decided that it would make a perfect 80th birthday present for her mother, so the …
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Family Fun in Alden
The Alden house has played host to both sides of the family the past 2 weekends. Last Saturday, July 30, was very busy, with Deb’s mother and Aunt Marianne spending …
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Nicki’s Kayaking Trip on the Wolf River
On October 3, Nicki and her friends took a kayak trip down the Wolf River, east of Memphis. The section of the Wolf River that they explored is referred to …
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Graceland, Memphis, TN
Since our last visit to Memphis, Deb has wanted to tour Elvis’ Graceland mansion. On Monday we checked that item on her “to-do” list. The room decor ranged from interesting …
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Sun Studio, Memphis, TN
Today we visited Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. This is the legendary place where Sam Phillips recorded early music from Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Ike Turner, Howlin’ …
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Relaxing on Thayer Lake
Yesterday afternoon Enzo sensed that somebody was outside, so he ran to the bedroom window to investigate. His barks turned to a happy cry, telling me that he recognized who …
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Moving Nicki to Memphis
The next phase of Nicki’s education has taken her from the pastoral settings of eastern Tennessee to the urban mix of downtown Memphis. I’ll miss Harrogate and New Tazewell, and …
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Lorraine Motel
The iconic Joseph Louw photo is unforgettable. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lay on the second floor balcony while his aides point in the direction of his assassin’s position. Whatever …
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