A Lifetime of History

My dad, Jack Shepherd, turned 84 on July 17. Wow!!! 84 years old!! Daddy is part of the Greatest Generation and served in the Navy during World War II on Guadalcanal. Here's some historical things that have occurred during his lifetime:

• In 1925, Maurice Jackson Shepherd was born on July 17 to Pauline McNabb Shepherd and Voodhies Granville Shepherd.
• In 1927, Charles Lindbergh makes the first nonstop solo transatlantic flight.
• In 1929, stock market prices plummet (Nov.-Dec.). U.S. securities lose $26 billion, marking the first financial disaster of the Great Depression.
• In 1931, the Star Spangled Banner officially becomes national anthem.
• In 1932, Charles A. Lindbergh 's baby son kidnapped, killed.
• In 1933, Hitler becomes German chancellor (Jan. 30) and Roosevelt inaugurated ("the only thing we have to fear is fear itself").
• In 1937, the dirigible "Hindenburg" explodes at Lakehurst, N.J., killing 36 (May 6).
• In 1938, Orson Welles broadcasts his adaptation of H.G. Wells's War of the Worlds, creating a nationwide panic as listeners believe that aliens have landed in New Jersey (Oct. 30).
• In 1939, World War II begins.
• In 1940, the first Social Security benefit checks are paid out (Jan 30).
• In 1941, Japanese surprise attack on U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor brings U.S. into World War II; U.S. and Britain declare war on Japan.
• In 1942, Nazi leaders attend the Wannsee Conference to coordinate the "final solution to the Jewish question," the systematic genocide of Jews known as the Holocaust.
• In 1943, Jack Shepherd graduated from North High School in Nashville, TN.
• In 1944, Jack Shepherd and Billie Jean Shearon were married on March 4 and he leaves the next day for World War II not to return for 18 months; the Allies invade Normandy on D-Day (June 6).
• In 1945, FDR dies (April 12) and Harry S. Truman becomes president; Hitler commits suicide (April 30); Germany surrenders (May 7); May 8 is declared V-E Day; Japan signs official surrender on V-J Day (Sept. 2). World War II ends!!
• In 1947, Jack and Billie's first child, Sharon Lea Shepherd (Sherrie), was born on March 20.
• In 1949, Jack and Billie's second child, Gary Stephen Shepherd (Steve), was born on March 14.
• In 1950, the Korean War begins when North Korean Communist forces invade South Korea.
• In 1955, Jack and Billie's third child, David Scott Shepherd (Scott), was born on September 25.
• In 1957, Russia launches Sputnik I, first earth-orbiting satellite; the Space Age begins (Oct. 4).
• In 1959, Cuban President Batista resigns and flees (Jan. 1). Fidel Castro assumes power (Feb. 16) and Alaska (Jan. 3) and Hawaii (Aug. 21) become the 49th and 50th states.
• In 1961, East Germany erects the Berlin Wall between East and West Berlin to halt flood of refugees (Aug. 13)
• In 1962, Cuban Missile Crisis: USSR to build missile bases in Cuba; Kennedy orders Cuban blockade, lifts blockade after Russia backs down (Aug.-Nov.).
• In 1963, President Kennedy shot and killed in Dallas, Tex. Lyndon B. Johnson becomes President same day (Nov. 22).
• In 1965, the first US combat troops arrive in Vietnam. By the end of the year, 190,000 American soldiers are in Vietnam.
• In 1966, Medicare begins (July 1).
• In 1968, Jack and Billie's first grandchild, Angela Sharon Haglund (Angela) is born on May 2.
• In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts—Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., —take first walk on the Moon (July 20).
• 1972, five men are apprehended by police in attempt to bug Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C.'s Watergate complex�start of the Watergate scandal (June 17).
• In 1974, Richard M. Nixon announces he will resign, the first President to do so (Aug. 8).
• In 1975, the city of Saigon is surrendered and remaining Americans are evacuated, ending the Vietnam War (April 30).
• In 1979, Jack and Billie's second and third grandchildren, Matt Stephen Shepherd (Matt - July 5) and Katherine Elizabeth Shepherd (Katie -Dec. 12) are born.
• In 1982, Jack and Billie's fourth grandchild, Mary Lauren (Lauren) Shepherd is born on August 10.
• In 1984, Jack and Billie's fifth grandchild, Andrew Hartman Shepherd is born on May 24.
• In 1986. space shuttle Challenger explodes after launch at Cape Canaveral, Fla., killing all seven aboard (Jan. 28).
• In 1988, Jack Shepherd retires from Cumberland Swan.
• In 1989, after 28 years, Berlin Wall is open to West (Nov. 11).
• In 1990, Iraqi troops invade Kuwait, setting off the Persian Gulf War (Aug. 2).
• In 1991, cease-fire ends Persian Gulf War (April 3); UN forces are victorious.
• In 1993, five arrested, sixth sought in bombing of World Trade Center in New York (March 29).
• In 2001, Jack and Billie's first great-grandchild, Maeve Virginia Graham is born on April 5; terrorists attack United States. Hijackers ram jetliners into twin towers of New York City's World Trade Center and the Pentagon. A fourth hijacked plane crashes 80 mi outside of Pittsburgh (Sept. 11).
  In 2003. Jack and Billie's second great-grandchild, Jackson Truman Graham is born on May 2, his mother's birthday.
• In 2003, U.S. and Britain launch war against Iraq (March 19).
• In 2005, Hurricane Katrina wreaks catastrophic damage on the Gulf coast; more than 1,000 die and millions are left homeless. (Aug. 25-30).
• In 2006, Jack and Billie's third great-grandchild, Elizabeth Lauren Parks (Ellie)is born on January 16.
• In 2008, Jack and Billie's fourth and fifth great-grandchildren, Emma Kate Shepherd on February 21, and Brody James Parks on December 29 are born.
• In 2009, Jack Shepherd turned 84 years old on July 17.

A lot has happened in the world and our nation in my dad's lifetime. Fifteen presidents have served in office in the United States since he was born. He has seen the invention of television and computers; has witnessed space travel and men walking on the moon; has experienced the civil rights movement and numerous wars. But all of these pale in comparison to the most significant dates in his life - the day he married my mom and the days his children and grandchildren were born.

Daddy only attended college for a couple of years. However, education was not as important as his ability to relate to people. As kids, we would go out to dinner, and invariably, Daddy would see someone he knew. He never met a stranger. After numerous jobs in sales, he ended his career as the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Cumberland Swan. This is when he and mom actually started enjoying life. They have traveled all over the world - to Scandinavia and the Baltic, to the Mediterranean, to the British Isles, to the Holy Land twice, to the Far East, to Australia and New Zealand, to Alaska and Hawaii, to Canada and New England, and all over the Caribbean. They have truly enjoyed their retirement years.

Dad was the minister of music at Woodbine Baptist Church for a number of years and loved his time directing our youth choirs and the Christmas programs we always had. We could always depend on Dad to attend any school activity in which any of us were involved, whether it was Scott acting in numerous plays at the Nashville Children's Theater, or Steve playing football, basketball or baseball, or me as a cheerleader or in an All-State Chorus concert.

In the past couple of years, Dad's memory has been waning, but he can still sing every song in the old Baptist Hymnal, and remember his time serving in World War II like it was yesterday. He may ask us the same question four times in thirty minutes, but he can tell us stories of growing up in North Nashville and attending North High School all day long. Recently I was with Mom and Dad when they had their annual physicals. Their doctor did a memory test on Daddy. He asked him to write a complete sentence. My dad wrote, "I love my wife." I think that about sums up how my dad feels about his wife and family. He loves each of us unashamedly.

Not only is he a member of the Greatest Generation, he is the greatest dad to all of us. By the way, the picture is of my mom and dad in 1967 at a Valentine banquet at their church. So, to Daddy I say good health and long life!!! Happy Birthday, Gran! We love you.

The Tudors & London

I admit it. I'm addicted to HBO and Showtime series. It started with The Sopranos, migrated to Six Feet Under, then to Deadwood, and now to Nurse Jackie and The Tudors.

A couple of years ago nine of us took a British Isles cruise. Out of the nine, I was the only one whe had never been to London, so I absolutely had to take in all the sights I had read about.

London is located on the Thames River in southeast England, and, as we found out on our double-decker step-on, step-off tour bus, has suffered many trials over the centuries: it has been burned, sacked, invaded from the ground and bombed from the air, yet it still stands in all her grandeur. The city may seem overwhelming at first. However the Tube (train) is easy to use to get around the city. We stayed out in Kensington, and just a short walk down the street from our hotel was a Tube stop. It made it easy to go into London for one of those necessary shopping trips to Harrod's, where there is absolutely nothing that you can't buy. This was one shopping experience that could have taken days to take in every department there.

You can spend days visiting the historic sites of London. The Tower of London was built in 1066 and draws large crowds during the summer. We were there in August, and there were lines and people everywhere.

St. Paul’s Cathedral is a gorgeous old church, designed by Christopher Wren, that offers tours. This is also the cathedral where Charles and Diana were married. You can also visit Westminster Abby (where royalty are crowned), and Buckingham Palace to see the changing of the guards. The Queen and royal family were at Balmoral while we were there, and 20 of state rooms in Buckingham Palace were open and we actually got to tour them. We saw the throne room and state dining room. It was all very impressive, but surprisingly smaller than I had envisioned. By the way, the picture of Charlie and me is outside Buckingham Palace. We weren't allowed to take pictures inside this beautiful structure.

London has many beautiful parks that are great get-aways from the busy city. Hyde Park Corner, Green Park and St. James’ Park are all connected by a 7-mile path called The Princess Diana Memorial Walk. The journey passes by Kensington Palace, Horse Guards, and Buckingham Palace.

London began to develop in the 11th century, when Edward the Confessor commissioned Westminster Abbey. In 1066, William the Conqueror seized the English throne and built the Tower of London as his fortress. And, this, my friends is where The Tudors comes into play. I'm sure sets have been built for this series, but they truly capture the reality of how these places looked in their day. To walk into Westminster Abbey, and know this is where Henry VIII mourned for his Jane Seymour and married many of his wives, or to recognize the very place that Princess Diana's funeral was held was awe-inspiring. At the Tower of London, it was a chilling experience to see where Anne Boleyn was beheaded because Henry had tired of her and was moving on to his third wife.

Pubs are on every corner in London. Even if you don’t drink, you should stop by a pub during your visit just for the experience. You’ll find plenty of beer, pie, music and roaring fireplaces set among old architecture and culture. And, because the English aren't particularly well known for their cuisine, "Pub Grub" became our staple fare - fish and chips (with mushy peas), shepherd's pie, and bangers and squee were all typical menu items.

After our visit to London, when The Tudors came on Showtime, I was drawn watching this series. To see the history in the places we visited has kept me coming back to this series. Now, I just want to know if the series will continue after we go through all of Henry's wives. Will we get to see what transpires with Elizabeth and Mary, Henry's daughters? Or, will there be a series on the Windsors to follow? Showtime, I need answers!!

Ooh, La, La!!! Paris, the City of Light

A few years ago we took a river cruise through Burgundy and Provence in France with four of our best friends. Before we began our river cruise, we spent three days in Paris. What an incredible city with so much to see!

This is a city that is perhaps one of the most filmed and photographed cities in the world. The "City of Light" is inundated with romance, intrigue and elegance. Recently I found out that the nickname, "City of Light", has nothing to do with the city's actual light. Instead, the name refers to intellects and artists who came to the city, making it a place of "enlightment".

There are enough museums in Paris that you could easily spend your entire visit admiring the art of artists such as Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Monet, and collections from Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Etruscan history. Some of the museums in the link have free admission. Of course, the main museum is the Louvre. If you saw or read The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, you know a little about the Louvre. Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is probably the most famous of all the paintings that hang in the Louvre. I was shocked when we saw it because it is really a very small painting, maybe no larger than 11" x 14". Like the Smithsonian here in the U.S., you could literally spend days in the Louvre.

You'll definitely want to take time to relax at a sidewalk cafe and enjoy the French cuisine. There was a little mini-mall across the street from our hotel that had a coffee shop, a bakery, a cheese shop, a wine shop - all the necessities for making a trip to Paris enjoyable.

The Eiffel Tower was unveiled in 1889 at the Paris Exhibition, despite many protests. Today, more than 2 million people climb the tower's stairs each year to take in the breathtaking panoramic view of the city. There is an elevator (that we rode) for those who don't want to walk up the 747 steps to the top. You can even have lunch or dinner at a restaurant in the Eiffel Tower.

Although our friend, Jim, was disappointed that he didn't see Knute Rockne's statue at Notre Dame, the Notre Dame Cathedral is a "don't miss" on a trip to Paris. Of course, Jim had his Notre Dames confused. It took over 180 years to complete Notre Dame Cathedral. The bulding was cleaned in the 1990s with lasers that burned off the grime. Parisian officials decided to leave a portion of the cathedral dirty to remind people what it used to look like.

The Champs Elysees is the most famous avenue in Paris. Stretching from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde, this street is known around the world for its chic stores. We were fortunate to find a little restaurant on a side street off the Champs Elysees where we had one of our favorite meals during our stay in Paris.

As one of the most popular destinations in the world, Paris has over 45 million tourists a year. Sixty percent of the visitors live outside France. If you ever have the opportunity to visit Paris, you'll find magnificent buildings and monuments which provide a beautiful setting for sightseeing, shopping or relaxing at quaint Parisian bistros. But, don't go looking for Knute Rockne. That statue is in Indiana!!!

Visiting Scotland

A couple of years ago, we took a British Isles cruise. My only requirement was to visit Scotland. Scotland is, after all, my heritage – my roots. My dad’s family was from the McNabb clan, and my mother’s family were Nicholsons. I felt drawn to Scotland, and seeing it for the first time, I understood why so many Scottish families settled in Tennessee and North Carolina.

Our terrain is much like Scotland, except much hotter in the summertime. The rolling hills of Middle Tennessee look so much like the highlands in Scotland. It was paradise. Traveling to Scotland is traveling to a land of mountains and hills, of poets and warriors, where a drive to remain free from domination by others never failed its people. Even our bluegrass music and “clogging” are similar to that we heard and saw in Scotland.

It’s kilts and clans, bagpipes and Braveheart. You go to the United Kingdom the first time for England, but then return for Scotland. More than two-thirds of Scotland is mountainous and the Highlands remain a rural setting for unspoiled lakes and valleys.

Scotland’s national drink, whiskey, is uisge beatha, meaning “water of life” in Gaelic. Distilleries abound, and one which we visited reminded us of the Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg.

Homecoming Scotland is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, the national poet of Scotland in 2009.

For the golfers, we can’t forget the national sport of Scotland. Even if you don’t get to play St. Andrews, a visit there is worth the time. Golf courses are everywhere, but must be booked in advance.

The freshwater lakes in Scotland, or “lochs” as they are known, are major attractions scattered throughout the country, with ancient castles overlooking the mysterious deeps. You will definitely want to search for the “Nessie”, the monster, at Loch Ness.

You can walk Edinburgh’s fashionable Royal Mile and visit Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, the royal family’s residence in Scotland. The Royal Yacht Britannia is there as well.
Throughout the summer season, the Highland Games take place. Historic and modern track and field events, piping and Highland dancing competitions are the major attractions for visitors from around the world.

There are five times more people of Scottish descent in other countries than there are in Scotland itself. Genealogy is one of the most often cited reasons for travel to Scotland. You can learn more at Ancestral Scotland

By the way, the picture is of Holyrood House, Queen Elizabeth's residence in Edinburgh. So, crank up the bagpipes, put on your kilt and head on over to Scotland. But, tell them to keep the haggis.

Celebrations and More

As I write this, I'm thinking back 28 years ago to what I was doing on June 29. It was hot here in Nashville - very, very hot. And we had just moved into our first home together the weekend prior. The entire week was spent getting our house in order for the big day - July 4th!!!

You see on July 4, 1981, Charlie Funk and Sherrie Shepherd Haglund were married - in the front yard - of my parents home - with just family and a couple of friends present. What a day that was!!! My dad told Charlie that there was just something wrong with getting married on "Independence Day", but I thought it was a great way for my new husband to never forget our anniversary.

We woke up bright and early to a house full of kids - literally. Two of Charlie's daughters, Karen and Angel, had come over the night before, and my daughter Angela, lived with us. In a small house with 1 1/2 baths and four girls (I'm including myself in the "girl" thing"), there was a lot of scurrying around getting ready for the wedding.

The ceremony actually took place at 11:00 am, but the celebration began at 1:00. About 50 of our closest friends and family came to our house to celebrate this union. Neither of us knew the ride we would be on for the next 28 years, but it's been great!!!

Then, 17 years after we married, my daughter, Angela Haglund and Jim T. Graham, got married on July 3rd - another hot, humid Tennessee day. Their wedding was a true celebration in every aspect of the word. All of their singer/songwriter friends came and "entertained" at the wedding and the dinner to follow. There was lots of barbeque, watermelon, dancing, singing and guitar-playing. Now 11 years and two kids later, Angela and Jim T will celebrate their 11th anniversary on July 3.

On July 17, my dad will be 84. He and my mom have been married 65 years!!! That's hard for anyone to wrap their head around. Hope they can make it to # 75!!! By the way, the picture is of Jim T, Charlie, my dad (Jack Shepherd), and my favorite 6-year-old grandson, Truman.

But, we have another celebration coming up. Angel, Charlie's daughter, is expecting another grandson for us on July 18. This will be her second child, and we are anxiously awaiting meeting this new little guy.

Yep, July is a month for celebrating at our house. One of the biggest fireworks displays in the country is in Nashville. And, while cities all over the country have fireworks displays, we just celebrate! Not only do we celebrate the independence of this great country we live in, but we say Happy Birthday, Gran!!! Happy Anniversary, Angela and Jim T!!! Happy new life, little one to come!!! And especially, Happy Anniversary to the LOML, to my best friend and to my business partner!!! I love you more today than 28 years ago.

Viva Las Vegas!!!

We just returned from the Vacation.com 11th Annual Conference held in Las Vegas. Believe it or not, it wasn't as hot in Vegas as it has been in Nashville. The temperature hovered around 90 or so while we were there, but there was little, if any, humidity. Although we were there for 5-nights, we were very busy with the Conference. Charlie and I spoke at two sessions on Tuesday afternoon. I had an advisory board meeting, and we both had sub-committee meetings and other meetings to attend. But we did get some time to attend some great sessions from Globus, Travel Bound, Central Holidays, Travel Impressions and one Nolan Burris did on social media.

This city - a desert-situated spectacle of neon and non-stop activity - is one of the most unique tourist draws in the country. It's almost impossible to count the number of casino-hotels that line the "Strip" and "Downtown" areas. Vegas is a mecca for gamblers. Ironically, we didn't even put a quarter into a slot machine the whole time we were there.

We stayed at Caesar's Palace, probably our favorite hotel in Las Vegas. This mammoth hotel houses the Colosseum, where Bette Midler and Cher perform. The Forum Shoppes at Caesar's are something else. From Gucci to Versace to FAO Schwartz, there's something for everyone in these magnificent stores.

Our room was in the Palace Tower. Although this is not the newest addition to Caesar's, it is the most convenient if you are attending a Conference, like we were. We could literally ride the elevator down to the meeting rooms and trade show area within our tower. The pool area is easily accessible from the Palace Tower (and we saw many of the guys at our Conference staring out the windows in the hallway onto the topless pool), as are the Forum Shops and restaurants. We have stayed in the new Augustus Tower, and loved our room there. But, for convenience, we'll take the Palace Tower any day.

There are so many incredible restaurants in the Forum Shops and we indulged in Wolfgang Puck's Chinois as well as his Spago's Restaurants. Of course, buffets abound in Vegas, but the inexpensive buffets of the past have given way to more gourmet buffets today.

Dramatic hotels are a trademark of Las Vegas, and several mega-hotels are attractions unto themselves: The Mirage (where you can see the amazing Cirque de Soleil Beatles Love), Treasure Island, the MGM Grand, The Luxor, The Bellagio, and The Venetian, just to name a few.

You can even take a side trip to Hoover Dam or the Grand Canyon, and there's even winter snow skiing close-by.

We worked very hard last week during the Conference, but were fortunate to be in a wonderful hotel with every amenity we could possibly want. If you're interested in a trip to Las Vegas, this is the year to travel there. Hotel rates are at their lowest, and we have some great packages available through Funjet Vacations.

Viva Las Vegas!!! We'll be back again next year. And, by the way, the Elvises (or is it Elvi for the plural?) are alive and well and living in Las Vegas (all 2000 of them)!!!

Old Things Become New

My husband, Charlie, was raised in Greenville, SC. He went to elementary school, junior high and high school through his junior year. And, then, he, his mom and dad moved two weeks after he completed his junior year to Charlotte, NC. Major trauma for a 16-year-old. New school, new friends to make, little connection with the city or the school.

Although I've attended every high school reunion from my class of '65 at Antioch High School, Charlie has never attended any of his at either school. He lost contact with all of his friends with whom he had grown up in Greenville, and didn't have connection with those he graduated with in Charlotte.

However, last year, he began connecting with friends from Greenville on Facebook, and found out that a 50th reunion was being planned for last weekend. He was invited to attend.

As the time grew nearer, he pulled out his yearbook from his junior year and started studying faces and names and relating stories to me about who all of these people were. I felt as if I already knew many of them, especially some of the guys who lived near him. These were kids with whom he had camped out in their back yards and rode bicycles with, girls he had had secret crushes on.

So, last Friday morning, we began our trek to Greenville, SC. I had only been there twice - both times to attend funerals, one for Charlie's cousin's wife, and one for his dad. We were just there for a short time and, of course, had no time to really see the city where he had grown up. This time was for a celebration, and I intended to enjoy finding out more about my husband's childhood.

This is a great link to a story that appeared in the Miami Herald a couple of weeks before we left that will give you an idea of what this wonderful small city, that would remind one of Mayberry on steroids, is like. I had no idea what to expect, but came away absolutely in love with Greenville.

We got to Greenville mid-afternoon and attended the first function for those coming in early at Smoke on the Water, a local restaurant and watering hole. Charlie instantly knew so many of the people there although he had not seen them in 51 years. He constantly had a huge smile on his face. After the late afternoon function, we invited all those staying at the Hyatt with us to come up to our suite for wine and cheese and just to have more time to talk and renew friendships. About 30 people showed up and at 11:30, the last ones left. Lots of memories were shared and friendships were picked up just as if it were 1958 again.

On Saturday morning, we had a tour of Greenville High School. The city has just completed a restoration of this beautiful campus to the tune of $44 million. I was so impressed with the sheer size of the grounds and how beautiful they were. There is a magnolia tree out in front of the school that must be 150 years old. The auditorium has been restored exactly as it was, complete with the same seats that were all taken out and refurbished. Charlie even showed me the stairway where he and his girlfriend and stood and "made out" between classes. This was such an incredible experience for him.

Lunch that day brought back even more memories. One of his friend's family had owned the Pickwick Pharmacy, which was a local hang out. Charlie had worked as a "soda jerk" there while he was in high school. He had told me so many times about the chili dogs they served and how good they were. Well, Annabelle is no longer there to make the chili, but her recipe lives on long after her and is still made every day. I have to say, that was probably the best hot dog I've ever had anywhere. Charlie's friend, Dwight Odom, took over the pharmacy when his dad retired, and now Dwight's sons have taken it over from him. There was even a banner outside welcoming the Greenville Red Raiders, Class of '59, when we drove up.

After lunch, we drove around Greenville and I finally saw the apartments where Charlie first remembered living. We drove from there to his elementary school, Augusta Circle Elementary, just to see how far he actually walked to school. It's hard to comprehend today that a parent would allow a 6-year-old to walk a mile twice a day and cross a main street. But the Greenville then, was much smaller than the Greenville today.

When we drove down into the subdivision where they moved and he lived the rest of his time there, he began immediately pointing out houses and who had lived here. There was Bobby Campbell's house and in his backyard, they would camp out at night. We saw Mary Ellen Simon's house, and Mickey Brown's house. There was Vanda Outlaw's house, where Charlie went to borrow her typewriter to type a term paper. He truly had a trip down memory lane.

On Saturday evening, we attended the BIG function at the Poinsett Club, Greenville's most prestigious private club. There was a memory room with lots of pictures and memorabilia. The music was all 50/60s and everyone danced and just had a wonderful time.

Just watching Charlie was enough for me. To see him relive some wonderful memories with old friends he hadn't seen in half a century, and to watch him continually smile the entire weekend made the trip worthwhile. To see the pictures of this wonderful weekend, click here Greenville High School 50th Reunion.
Because we had such a great time, I've gotten the bug to begin planning my 45th reunion for next year!!! Anyone what to help?