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Remembered Friends #7

November 24, 2020 by Lanita Boyd

Steve taught at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, for only one year, 1967-1968. During that time, he realized that he needed an advanced degree in order to teach in college and not be the lowest—and lowliest—person in the department. Very methodically, he chose two universities that he would like to attend based on … [Read more…]

Posted in: friends Tagged: Eastern Airlines, Illinois, Illinois State, University of Illiois

Does Pronunciation Matter?

April 4, 2017 by Lanita Boyd

When I first moved to Illinois from Tennessee and North Carolina, I realized that I did not pronounce several words the way that people there did. I’d always said that “ahrnges” grew in “Flahr-uh-duh,” but in that Yankee-land, they hardly understood me. I said that “a-kerns” grew on oak trees, but my students corrected me … [Read more…]

Posted in: life principles Tagged: "bless your heart", "youse guys", Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, pronunciation, southern accent, Tennessee, Yankee-land

Day #1:Life Story in 250 Words

May 1, 2013 by Lanita Boyd

The first day of Blog Every Day in May! Assignment: the story of your life in 250 words exactly! Grew up in Portland, Tennessee, with godly parents and two younger brothers. Became a Christian in 1957, baptized at the Clearview Church of Christ. Attended Lipscomb University in Nashville for two years, finished teaching degree at … [Read more…]

Posted in: Every Day in May Challenge Tagged: Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, North Caroline, Tennessee

Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4

I enjoy my roles as wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, speaker, writer, sister, niece, aunt, and friend. As the title indicates, these are just the musings I might share with you over a cup of coffee.

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