Author Archives: Franci

Racial Inequality Towards Black Americans – Listening and Loving

A water color painting of hearts. The hearts are all different black skin tone shades. the word Love is written at the bottom.

My heart is so saddened by discrimination and I’m glad it’s currently a national conversation, though I wish it didn’t take death and injustice to bring about change.

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Cabin Camping at Big Ridge State Park in Tennessee

Family of four silhouetted against the light blue sky with Norris lake and trees in background.

Every Memorial Day weekend we try to go camping as a family; just the four of us. It’s a sweet get-away with little distractions and an opportunity for us to reconnect after a busy year of school, work, and this year quarantine.

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Come Chat with Me

A front stoop of a brick home. A vintage motel chair which has been painted many colors over the years so it's rustic with many colors showing through. A potted plant with blooming flowers and a watering can are next to the chair.

How are you? I’m making it okay; although, at times it’s more difficult than others. We’re entering a new phase with Covid-19 social distancing. Although we are still wearing masks to most places, Nashville is beginning to open up. How are things where you live?

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