I always start pushing for Spring. I know flowers do better if I wait until the second week of April, but I want to see something blooming when I drive into the driveway. Bobby has planted onions, cabbage and corn. We are still eating green beans and tomatoes from the freezer. The Bradford pear trees are blooming all over the neighborhood. I cannot say they smell good.

Hamburger Day in Nashville was great! I believe those livestock guys cook better every year. Of course you can always find them because of the smoke you see. When you get the smell, you know you're there. Hamburgers being cooked on the street on a trailer, the trimmings arriving in vans from Angies's Catering out does Emeril. BAM!

I always enjoy visiting the representatives' offices. Thelma Harper wears lovely hats. I was introduced to her in a bathroom two years ago. I had a conversation with Ophelia Ford. She is very attractive. Having several living relatives in Memphis gave us a starting point. I was thrilled to meet Bobbie Patray, President of Tennessee Eagle Forum. She is about 4 ft. tall but is a ball of energy. Tennessee Eagle Forum supports and works to promote conservative, pro-family policies within state government. Bobbie is just back from Washington, D.C. where she met with our Representatives on immigration and other important issues. Representatives George Fraley, Curt Cobb, and Senator Bill Ketron were visited. Everyone is very complimentary of our county.

Our road has some changes. Terry Cowley has built two houses to sell at the entrance off East Prospect. Our new neighbors Ted and Patty McGehee are in their beautiful new house.

Kenneth Dorning's John Deere, lawn mower, four- wheeler, and tiller are silent. It was never quiet when Bobby and he were in the yard. You could probably hear both talking from Park City to Howell Hill, even if it was secrets. Other memories will be made but the old will remain to be cherished. The happy, funny times will be shared later. Right now the pain, suffering, and loss as a community watched one of it's own lose the fight for survival is too close. Kenneth kept a check on everyone. He and I argued, fussed just like family. He told Bobby not to pay us any attention as we would never make the other mad, no matter what. He really looked forward to the Prospect School Reunion every fourth Saturday in June.

Let's make this a good one!

God Bless

Maple Ferguson