When Abigail enters her apartment, the first thing she sees is Rhiannon lying on the floor in the middle of the living room. She starts to panic, then realizes Rhiannon's legs are crossed and her head is resting on a pillow. She's asleep. "Mom?" Abigail says in a voice loud enough to wake her mother, … Continue reading Worthy, Part 22
Month: July 2016
Worthy, Part 21
Abigail opens her eyes and immediately is aware she's not in her own bed. A moment later, her memory catches up and she recalls going out with Lauren. She rolls onto her back and props her arm under her head and smiles as she recalls the events of last night. Lauren enters with a cup … Continue reading Worthy, Part 21
Zebra Finch, Chamblee, GA, July, 2016
While walking around Century Center in Chamblee Monday, I encountered an odd looking little bird I'd never seen before. Investigation on the Internet uncovered that it's a male zebra finch, which is not native to North America, but the species has been introduced, possibly as pets or for research. I'm not sure how this one … Continue reading Zebra Finch, Chamblee, GA, July, 2016
Break the Chains
How far removed are we from segregation in this country? On the day I was born in Atlanta, it was not possible for blacks and whites to eat in the same restaurant. That changed a few months later, so segregation was a reality within my lifetime. People of different races could not marry in most … Continue reading Break the Chains
Worthy, Part 20
After Rhiannon is released from the hospital, Abigail sets her mother up with a room in her apartment. Rhiannon is suffering mobility issues, some lack of function in her right arm and hand, and has difficulty walking without a cane. In addition to classes, Abigail undertakes the responsibility of seeing that Rhiannon gets to her … Continue reading Worthy, Part 20
Vaughter’s Farm, Arabia Mountain Trail, Lithonia, GA, 10 July 2016
Great Blue Heron, Chamblee, GA (Photos & Video)
There's been a Great Blue Heron visiting a pond near where I work and I've had the opportunity to get some video and photos of it. I haven't seen it the past few times I went over there this week, but one's been dropping in there on occasion for a few years, so I'm sure … Continue reading Great Blue Heron, Chamblee, GA (Photos & Video)
Variations on a Manhole Cover
Vulcan. SEWER. V-1326. 9/1/92.
Worthy, Part 19
Rhiannon is in surgery for six and a half hours, and afterward when she's moved to recovery, Abigail camps out by her bed. Neil divides his time between hanging out in a chair nearby and running errands, either updating those in the waiting area about what's happening or bringing Abigail a snack or drink. Nearly … Continue reading Worthy, Part 19
Worthy, Part 18
At the hospital, Abigail is greeted by Genevieve, who gives her a long hug. "Mom's on her way," Genevieve tells Abigail, who nods. Neil goes with her to the nurses' station and Abigail identifies herself. A few minutes later, a doctor appears. "Ms. Worthy, I'm Dr. Gant. Your mother is in very serious condition, but … Continue reading Worthy, Part 18