I have known you since 1973 and I learned more about you today than I ever imagined. I'm impressed with your writing and storytelling. I have always been impressed with your photography but the thing I think is most impressive is your humility.
The comments here are Anonymous...I like that because it lets you express your feelings without having to sign off a name. Sometimes words fail me like most folks....all I can say is Thank you. That...and...well.. if you've known me since 1973 you know I am a human being..I have strong points and weak points..things I like about myself...things I don't. I'm proud to say I try to be a better person everyday...ashamed to say I always don't succeed. But that is life right...I will always try to be better.
It's good to be home at last on Jimmy's Road. It's been a long and wonderful trip but getting home, making myself comfortable and taking my shoes off always feels the best. That's what you've created with this page. Congratulations, dear friend!
Although all comments are Anonymous...sometimes....I know who you are. LOL I won't rat you out! What a wonderful compliment and Guestbook entry. Take your shoes off, be yourself, talk about your day, celebrate your life. You gave that gift to me...if I can share it with just one person...the photographs and jewelry can sit there...I don't need to sell any of em...
Jimmy, you will never know what a joy it was to read this. I, too, was raised as a sharecropper's child, I really thought that it was the worst life, now iIrealize it was the best! All the statements you made were so true, and brought back so many memories.It really was like taking s trip back in time! In your travels, if you are ever near Wylliesburg, Va.go by and visit the Jackson's store. It is the same as when I was a child even to the cough medicine my Granny used to threaten me with , if I coughed!On the back wall is all the older remedies, and I do. mean older. From what I have learned from your pictures, you would love it.I visit J.C., not very often, but when I can. j.c is the grandson of the man who owned the land we worked. Again, thank you for this, children today would never believe the way we grew up. I truly believe, if times were as they were then, we might all be better off. You can't go back home or so they say, but I could ! It was pure joy to visit with J.C and to read your story.The jewelry is absolutely beautiful, show it on their web site, Mecklenburg county yard sale
Great story about your grandma. We are definately products of our environments. And you can tell she played a major role in your life. I too remember my grandma, who was a little more citified than yours, but she too had that non-judgemental spirit about her. I don't know if it was something that was taught to that generation or just a personality trait. But I wish I was more like my grandma in that regard.
While my family were not sharecroppers, I was raised in the country surrounded by farms and farmers. My parents ran a little "country store" that sold everything from rat cheese and sardines to overalls and work boots and everything in between. Every night the men from the community would congregate there around the old pot belly stove talking about the crops, the weather, and all the doings of the day. My grandparents farm was just up the road and I spent quite a bit of my childhood running through every corner of that farm. I handed leaves in tobacco season and when I was older, learned to tie the leaves (a feat I was proud of). So, I really identify with Jimmy's Blog. His thoughts and memories of that time when we were rich with family love but poor monetarily bring back strong and striking glimpses of the past. Thanks, Jimmy, for reminding me of the importance of that time.
Jimmy, Your writing is superb, I also have known you since we were just youngsters, thinking we knew a lot that we didn't. Your stories are great and they make one think back to a much simpler seeming time. Thank you for taking the time to help bring back childhood memories.
I haven't been on FB in almost a week, and I don't have time to "mess around" with it now. I've just made time to catch up on Jimmy's Road and I'm so glad I did. I sooo look forward to and enjoy these stories. Thank you, Jimmy.
Jimmy, I enjoy reading and remembering things that were so important in shaping our lives. The memories you bring to life are so special. I look forward to each and everyone. ~Cecelia
Jimmy, I too, enjoy reading your stories. They take me down memory lane often...some good memories, some not so good, but still memories of where I've been. I remind myself that those days have made us who we are today. I am so proud of, and happy for you! You are a success story!! I look forward to reading many more of your stories and hope to have more time to comment soon! Thanks for the memories...
Call me sillie but I kept lookin' for a place to leave a comment. I should know better...after scrollin' down I found a spot just waitin for me. You are a taste of home Jimmy Reese, some folks won't understand that, but your sharin warms the heart and reminds me of what it was like to grow up "country" even if I did live in "town" on a "main" road. Keep it goin! Best from Lurlene.
Yes, I did not know where to comment, although I thought I had done it. I loved your comments about vanilla (my all-time favorite)and about that excitement one gets from something so sweet!
Thank you for sharing your memories - they have brought back so many thoughts for me of my own wonderful childhood..if only we could have captured all of them in photos to share with our own children! the older i get, the more i forget! thanks for stirring them up again, Jimmy!
Its obvious to me that your side of the family must have been the affluent side. Ya'll had lots of things a lot of people didn't have. Like bread and stew and stuff like that. It must have been nice to be rich....
Have you written a book? If not, please do! I cannot get into a comfortable position at my computer and get too tired to sit here at the kitchen table hunched over so I can see. I love everything you do and you jumpstart a lot of memories. I've also bought some of your jewelry at the Arts and Crafts Show. Or you could come to my house and show me how to print things from the computer!
good morning! Haven't been on this in a while so I decided to catch up. Enjoyed reading some of the stories...I especially liked the death of the biscuit. Things change, people change, and then one day nothing is ever the same again! Reminds us that we need to appreciate those in our lives because tomorrow is not a promise to anyone....its a blessing and a gift. Take time to smell the roses and enjoy the little things!
I have known you since 1973 and I learned more about you today than I ever imagined. I'm impressed with your writing and storytelling. I have always been impressed with your photography but the thing I think is most impressive is your humility.
ReplyDeleteThe comments here are Anonymous...I like that because it lets you express your feelings without having to sign off a name. Sometimes words fail me like most folks....all I can say is Thank you. That...and...well.. if you've known me since 1973 you know I am a human being..I have strong points and weak points..things I like about myself...things I don't. I'm proud to say I try to be a better person everyday...ashamed to say I always don't succeed. But that is life right...I will always try to be better.
DeleteIt's good to be home at last on Jimmy's Road. It's been a long and wonderful trip but getting home, making myself comfortable and taking my shoes off always feels the best. That's what you've created with this page. Congratulations, dear friend!
ReplyDeleteAlthough all comments are Anonymous...sometimes....I know who you are. LOL I won't rat you out! What a wonderful compliment and Guestbook entry. Take your shoes off, be yourself, talk about your day, celebrate your life. You gave that gift to me...if I can share it with just one person...the photographs and jewelry can sit there...I don't need to sell any of em...
DeleteJimmy, you will never know what a joy it was to read this. I, too, was raised as a sharecropper's child,
ReplyDeleteI really thought that it was the worst life, now iIrealize it was the best! All the statements you made were
so true, and brought back so many memories.It really was like taking s trip back in time!
In your travels, if you are ever near Wylliesburg, Va.go by and visit the Jackson's store. It is the
same as when I was a child even to the cough medicine my Granny used to threaten me with ,
if I coughed!On the back wall is all the older remedies, and I do. mean older. From what I have
learned from your pictures, you would love it.I visit J.C., not very often, but when I can.
j.c is the grandson of the man who owned the land we worked.
Again, thank you for this, children today would never believe the way we grew up.
I truly believe, if times were as they were then, we might all be better off.
You can't go back home or so they say, but I could ! It was pure joy to visit with J.C and to read your
story.The jewelry is absolutely beautiful, show it on their web site, Mecklenburg county yard sale
Thanks for sharing your memories...I have been to that store and want to get a photo without cars in the driveway. It is like going back in time.
DeleteWe all do things we wish we had not when we are young, and "smart", but it is never too late to change the outcome of our decisions!
ReplyDeleteSince I haven't had any "Morning Coffee" for a while, I will look forward to your posts each day. Congratulations and Thank you, Jimmy!
ReplyDeleteGreat story about your grandma. We are definately products of our environments. And you can tell she played a major role in your life. I too remember my grandma, who was a little more citified than yours, but she too had that non-judgemental spirit about her. I don't know if it was something that was taught to that generation or just a personality trait. But I wish I was more like my grandma in that regard.
ReplyDeleteWhile my family were not sharecroppers, I was raised in the country surrounded by farms and farmers. My parents ran a little "country store" that sold everything from rat cheese and sardines to overalls and work boots and everything in between. Every night the men from the community would congregate there around the old pot belly stove talking about the crops, the weather, and all the doings of the day. My grandparents farm was just up the road and I spent quite a bit of my childhood running through every corner of that farm. I handed leaves in tobacco season and when I was older, learned to tie the leaves (a feat I was proud of). So, I really identify with Jimmy's Blog. His thoughts and memories of that time when we were rich with family love but poor monetarily bring back strong and striking glimpses of the past. Thanks, Jimmy, for reminding me of the importance of that time.
ReplyDeleteJimmy, Your writing is superb, I also have known you since we were just youngsters, thinking we knew a lot that we didn't. Your stories are great and they make one think back to a much simpler seeming time. Thank you for taking the time to help bring back childhood memories.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been on FB in almost a week, and I don't have time to "mess around" with it now. I've just made time to catch up on Jimmy's Road and I'm so glad I did. I sooo look forward to and enjoy these stories. Thank you, Jimmy.
ReplyDeleteJimmy, I enjoy reading and remembering things that were so important in shaping our lives. The memories you bring to life are so special. I look forward to each and everyone. ~Cecelia
ReplyDeleteLight Show (LB) loves you (in a strictly platonic way), and has for a long time! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteJimmy, I too, enjoy reading your stories. They take me down memory lane often...some good memories, some not so good, but still memories of where I've been. I remind myself that those days have made us who we are today. I am so proud of, and happy for you! You are a success story!! I look forward to reading many more of your stories and hope to have more time to comment soon! Thanks for the memories...
ReplyDeleteThanks for my morning perk!! LES
ReplyDeleteCall me sillie but I kept lookin' for a place to leave a comment. I should know better...after scrollin' down I found a spot just waitin for me. You are a taste of home Jimmy Reese, some folks won't understand that, but your sharin warms the heart and reminds me of what it was like to grow up "country" even if I did live in "town" on a "main" road. Keep it goin! Best from Lurlene.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to your photographs posted by PB every morning. Thanks for always giving my day a great beginning. Mike in Nashville
ReplyDeleteYes, I did not know where to comment, although I thought I had done it. I loved your comments about vanilla (my all-time favorite)and about that excitement one gets from something so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your memories - they have brought back so many thoughts for me of my own wonderful childhood..if only we could have captured all of them in photos to share with our own children! the older i get, the more i forget! thanks for stirring them up again, Jimmy!
ReplyDeletedo you offer 4 x 6 pics? I haven't placed an order yet because 5 x 7 is just too big for what I want the pictures for. Let me know.
ReplyDeleteIts obvious to me that your side of the family must have been the affluent side. Ya'll had lots of things a lot of people didn't have. Like bread and stew and stuff like that. It must have been nice to be rich....
ReplyDeleteHave you written a book? If not, please do! I cannot get into a comfortable position at my computer and get too tired to sit here at the kitchen table hunched over so I can see. I love everything you do and you jumpstart a lot of memories. I've also bought some of your jewelry at the Arts and Crafts Show. Or you could come to my house and show me how to print things from the computer!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Jimmy!
ReplyDeletegood morning! Haven't been on this in a while so I decided to catch up. Enjoyed reading some of the stories...I especially liked the death of the biscuit. Things change, people change, and then one day nothing is ever the same again! Reminds us that we need to appreciate those in our lives because tomorrow is not a promise to anyone....its a blessing and a gift. Take time to smell the roses and enjoy the little things!
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