Before The Red Walls!

I just came across this picture of our kitchen before my son "J" decided to paint it RED while we were vacationing in CANADA. An year ago my boys arranged us a weekend getaway, then picked up my favorite antiques which they thought were out-of-place and have made a generous donation to goodwill!

I was so... upset, but thought there was a lesson to learn: learning to let go. If I died the next day I would have had to leave them behind anyway. My friends who visited recently commented that without my antiques the house looks a little empty. I laughed and said of course but I am making up for the antiques... myself, in a way!

Don't believe me though---I really don't think that I ever get old!

VeeraMahal FRANKLIN

Sky Lit Over The Bridge

Photo:Copyright VeerajaR

This is the first time we were able to witness this traditional Boom's day fireworks. It was a blast!

It's no wonder the highways and exit ramps were stagnant with cars at turtle's pace. People crowded all along the riverside, full of expectation; lots of them have been coming every year, for so many years, to watch this riverside boom's day fireworks over the bridge@ Knoxville, TN.

I'm sure it adds to the 1001 reasons, 200,000 people---I'm told---come home to TN and the Vols starting game of the year which happens a day earlier. Of course it'd be 200,000 +1 next year!!!

-by VeeraMahal Franklin