We have a beautiful home on the farm where I grew up. Actually we have the last remaining two acres. The rest of the farm has been sold off to developers and we are now surrounded by a very nice subdivision. We have a neighbor on each side who also have approximately two acres each. [...]
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I believe every child should grow up with a pet and finding the right pet for the family was quite a job. After the disaster with the fish, we decided to try a bird. I searched for the perfect parakeet, one that would sing and fill our house with beautiful music, one that was colorful [...]
I was about 14 years old when my parents decided to move from downtown Pensacola, FL out to the country to build a house on my Grandfather’s farm. It was a dream they had since Dad returned from World War II. My Grandparents moved to Pine Apple, AL, where my Granddad was raised, to build [...]
Life at the Cason home has been filled with many strange and funny moments. I tell Jim on many occasions, “one thing for sure, our marriage has not been dull.” He just laughs and shakes his head like what will be next. It was a regular evening in our home on a Tuesday night. Jim [...]
My life with Jim Cason has been a wonderful journey. Like most men, he has a strong side and a sensitive side to his personality. Little did I realize on that special day in May of 2005 he would touch my heart in a way that would bind our hearts deeper in love than [...]
Growing up on my Grandparent’s farm was a wonderful childhood experience. My childhood home was in downtown Pensacola, but we “lived” at the farm. It was a working farm in all respects. The only reason Grandma went to the grocery store was to purchase items like cooking oil, sugar, flour and a few odds and [...]
THE RESCUE Pets are a wonderful addition to a family. Our family is not unlike any normal American family who goes through a wide variety of pets to find the one that fits in our home. After we had gone through caring for fish that died of overfeeding, dogs of all sizes and breeds, and [...]
I am pleased to announce that my cousin, Ann Cason, has begun submitting articles for a new category, Roots by the River. I know you’ll enjoy this first edition and we can look forward to reading more of her life stories in the weeks to come! Robin, by Ann Cason My sister, Linda, [...]
