On Wednesday, I attended the funeral for a cousin of mine. He was still relatively […]
Author: mtaggart
mtaggartI Can Do Hard Things
Each and every individual in my family tree holds a special place in my heart. […]
What Are You Crying Fer?
It was a blessed time back in the day when extended families lived in close […]
The Bane of My Existence
I have often called my hair the “bane of my existence.” If ever there was […]
Those Calloways-What’s in a Name?
Do you remember the 1965 Disney movie called “Those Calloways,” starring Brian Keith? I remember […]
Murder in Macon–Final Chapter– The Trial
The murder created incredible excitement in the community. Ellen had been murdered in her front yard […]
Murder in Macon–Part 2
The murder of Ellen Pratt created considerable emotion and excitement in the community. Newspapers throughout […]
Murder in Macon – Part 1
The woman was screaming and sobbing as her father laid bleeding on the ground, but […]
Just a Little Piece of Paper
“John M. had a brother Jim that went to Alabama.” This simple sentence was scribbled […]
Those wonderful Southern roots
I am continually amazed at the instant bonding that happens as cousins connect via electronic […]