I'd been speeding ticket free for a long time and then last 4th of July on my way to a holiday get-together, the officer in a small burg got me -- seems they've extended the village's 25mph zone considerably far down what I thought was a country road: zap -- $100 gone. What a way to celebrate my freedom.

I'm not sure yet about my summer plans but hope to see you.
Mike Bock | 06.18.08 - 1:37 pm | #

I loved this post. Believe me, I know how stern daddy could be when he needed to be.
Jane | Homepage | 06.18.08 - 5:07 pm | #

Thanks for the comments, Mike and Jane. Somehow a series of e-mails about speeding tickets got started among my siblings and other family members and I eventually had to tell my tales.

I'll never forget the look on your Daddy's face, Jane! It was mostly surprise. He was not very stern. He didn't have to be. I was mortified.
Terrell | Homepage | 06.19.08 - 5:47 pm | #

Thanks for posting this great story. As you may suapect, I think you are a wonderful writer and storyteller...not to mention singer and actor. And i am not writing this because you are my yardman!
R.B. | 06.23.08 - 12:00 am | #

How did I miss responding to the "yardman" crack last summer?

I return the compliments, even the actor part now, I guess, with your current project in front of the camera. I remember you and Daddy singing duets in church. Your writing is renowned. I can attest to your storytelling skills from the early fifties on.

And I don't write that just because you are my mama.
Terrell | 03.22.09 - 9:41 am | #