by Deb Farris | Oct 12, 2013 | Family, Uncategorized
It was one of those incredible fall days that stays with you long after all the colors are gone. The crunch of the leaves, a craving for apples and Carmex lip balm are my cues that a change of seasons has arrived. The trees reflected the color of the sun and...
by Deb Farris | Oct 1, 2013 | Family, Uncategorized
If you know my dad like Harriet McKinney did, then you know that one of his first questions to you will probably be, “Do you have a church?” Is it ironic that Dad designed a lot of churches? I have to wonder if he was driven simply because he wanted to make sure there...
by Deb Farris | Sep 12, 2013 | Family, Uncategorized
I didn’t actually own a home until I was 48 years old. I was in my second marriage–a second chance. Dad was helping my husband Todd and I move and he asked me to count how many times I had changed residence since I left home for NYC in 1978 with all of my...
by Deb Farris | Sep 10, 2013 | Family, Uncategorized
My husband informed me that my blog is confusing at times because it’s not clear who’s talking (Dad or me). The reader has to figure out who’s saying what. I’m sorry about that—this is a work in progress. From now on, I will be clearer about...
by Deb Farris | Aug 28, 2013 | Family, Uncategorized
I’m home for lunch today and I actually took time to stop writing and eat. Where do the hours in a day go? I buy an eggplant every so often with full intention of slicing it up and frying it with melted cheese and fresh tomato–Mom’s favorite. It...
