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Dancing With Holidays Past

Posted on December 30, 2022 by aamontgomery

The best family holidays were full of laughter, dancing, and just being together. Continue reading →

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Ode to Halloweens Past

Posted on October 31, 2022 by aamontgomery

Fond memories of Halloweens past, full of mysteries and love. Continue reading →

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Lisa’s Garden and Her Island Home

Posted on September 25, 2022 by aamontgomery

Lisa Stanley’s neighbors in the Island Home area of Knoxville have dedicated the green space just inside their neighborhood’s entrance as “Lisa’s Garden” in celebration of her life. Continue reading →

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Holes Let the Light Shine Through

Posted on November 30, 2021 by aamontgomery

Do our imperfections and vulnerabilities allow more light to shine through? Continue reading →

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Stop. You Look Fabulous!

Posted on August 17, 2021 by aamontgomery

A few ideas of how we can nurture the joy within us during a global pandemic and a time of division and fear. Continue reading →

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Gluing Together Our Broken Places

Posted on March 17, 2021 by aamontgomery

I got my first dose of the Covid vaccine today in a drive-through operation at Ft. Sanders Hospital West here in Knoxville, Tennessee. It was a flawless experience except they did not set up a second shot right away on … Continue reading →

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Your Timeless Smile

Posted on February 28, 2021 by aamontgomery

A letter written to my 3 year old grandson Lincoln. Continue reading →

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Down to the Root

Posted on December 31, 2020 by aamontgomery

“I carry you within me, to the very root And though I may blossom,still you will be here.” Continue reading →

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Collateral Damage

Posted on September 30, 2020 by aamontgomery

Throughout history humans have sought easy answers to complex issues. When things go wrong, how can we protect the most vulnerable: Women, older people, the poor, and our children? Continue reading →

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Sixty Years On

Posted on December 18, 2019 by aamontgomery

Who’ll walk me down to church when I’m sixty years of ageWhen the ragged dog they gave me has been ten years in the graveAnd senorita play guitar, play it just for youMy rosary has broken and my beads have … Continue reading →

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