July 4, 2017

When I was a girl, my family celebrated Independence Day at Center Hill Lake. Daddy launched his boat, and we caught crappie, bass, and the occasional blue gill. At home, Mother fried the fish in a deep iron skillet. Daddy was an ex-Marine, and our family, like many others, gathered at the table to give thanks for our freedom. We proudly displayed the flag, but at our house, you wouldn't find patriotic-themed food and decor. Color-coordination was meant for outfits, not tablescapes.Continue Reading »