Hank, Merle and Waylon. West Asheville.

Monday, March 18, 2024

Lewis Black Rant

The Orange Peel
March 2022

Click here for the short article.

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Searching


Click here to see Espys who fought in The Civil War.  I recognize some names.

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Leon's Seafood Restaurant









My high school basketball team had its end-of-year banquet at Leon's.  The fried seafood platters were a favorite.  And I loved the fried shrimp!



Click here to learn more about Charlie Smith.

Friday, March 15, 2024

Matcha Latte



Click here to see what it takes to make a Matcha latte.

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Corinne (Solomon) Camp

Corinne is on the far right.  She's with her siblings.  I think two had already died.

'70s
Left 2 Right: Curt, Corinne, Kate and Bob

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

New Quarters



The Wiregrass Farmer
March 13, 1947

$3 mil in 1947 = $42 mil today

Click here for more on the formal opening.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Solomon Cousin

William Curtis Solomon, Jr.


This blog has connected me with cousins I didn't really know before.  Curt is one of them.  My wife and I hope to visit him in the near future. His grandfather and my great-grandmother were siblings.

Click here for more on his grandfather.

Monday, March 11, 2024

Pig Club Day



Major Watt Espy (Sr.)

Click here to learn more ahout the Henry County Extension Services.

Sunday, March 10, 2024

Stars




I picked up the Elvis owl in Bangkok, and a friend purchased the Prince duckie for me in Amsterdam.  The others I bought recently in Asheville.  What's funny is store owner ordered a bunch from Amsterdam after seeing them on her travels.  Made in China.

Saturday, March 9, 2024

1918 Flu



Henry County
Alabama

Friday, March 8, 2024

Luella's











We've been in Asheville many years now.  I'd have to say that Luella's has stood the test of time.  It's a very reliable go-to place for barbecue.  If you like wings, they're great.  I prefer chopped, pulled pork and chicken.  And they usually have tasty sides.

I like Luella's artwork and their catchy sign out front that they change often.  These images are from this time last year.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Hike It Forward

Eugene Espy

Click here for his story.  It was very nice to see that my blog was used as a source.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Monday, March 4, 2024

Vintage HNB Statements

April 1934

Dec. 1934

July 1936

Feb. 1940

May 1941

August 1941

Jan. 1942

Jan. 1948

Jan. 1952

Oct. 1958