Seeing Red

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April 22, 2013

It appears that those April showers have finally shown up.  Along with those showers, the possibility of flash flooding.  As always, it’s either feast or famine.  The rain, even though it came as a gully washer, was a welcome break. Now that the rain has arrived, everywhere you look, you see signs that spring has sprung.  The cooler temperatures have people out walking, children are practicing baseball and soccer on every available patch of grass in Miller.  When the rain lets up for a minute, that is.  It is a beautiful sight to see.  Put me in, coach, I’m ready to play.

For those of you who are hungering for some good gossip, pull up a chair.  There is news to be had on the progress of FB’s alleged pursuit of SB.  Rumor has it that they were seen together at the welcome home party heading outside for a little alone time, and then FB disappeared suddenly...before we sang for she’s a jolly good fella. Interesting.  She stayed, smiled, and charmed the multitudes.  Can this blogger just say that the new favorite color in Miller is red?  The guys out there will be adding a chorus of amens to that thought, no doubt.  Also, it has come to the attention of yours truly that Dot at the water office has  a pool going.  She is taking bets on how long it will take before wedding bells are ringing in Miller.  Anyone who wants to chip in, see Dot before your favorite date is taken.  The  person who gets the date of the proposal, no we’d better make that wedding, given what happened the last time, will get the pot.  This intrepid blogger has already taken the 12^th of Never.  All of Miller is crossing their fingers, but FB has some serious making up to do if he wants to keep the SB as his own.  The water office opens at nine, just saying.

Meanwhile, the rain is falling creating slick streets.  Drive with care, and for goodness sake, don’t be daft.  When the stream has flooded out of its banks and is running across the road, turn around and find another way to get where you are going.  Do not drive through running water.  It just isn’t safe folks.  But hey, don’t take this blogger’s word for it, ask old HM down at the feed store.  It cost him a pretty penny to get his brand-new Jeep pulled out of Salty Creek.

And, parents, don’t forget to wish your children good luck.  This is the week that 3^rd and 4^th graders take their Reading and Math STAAR tests.  Say a little prayer for our kids this week, would you? They could use it. Happy bubbling to all.

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No April showers, just heat, heat, heat!

ALittleBitofMiller@theDoubleD.bloggingmylifeaway

April 15, 2013

Hot and dry. Smokey the Bear has all of Cherokee County on high alert, which means no burning. That bears repeating. Pun intended. No. Burning.  Unless, of course, you want to take a chance of burning half the county and getting yourself a whopping big fine when the fire chief pays you an official ignorance-is-no-excuse visit.   Okay. Okay.  We all know that the poem says April showers bring May flowers, but, folks, so far April has not brought any showers to Cherokee County.  Lakes are suffering.  Wildlife is suffering. Tempers are suffering. Yep, the heat makes us all a little crazy. Remember that before you give in to a little, well, let’s call it, HEAT RAGE.  Speaking of getting a little hot under the collar — today is the last day to file your income taxes. No point in griping about it. Griping just makes the people listening to you want to tell you to stick a sock in your pie hole. Go pay Caesar what is Caesar's, Millerites, and be done with it. CONSIDER THIS YOUR OFFICIAL TAX DAY PSA. You're welcome.

Speaking of things heating up, this intrepid blogger has been keeping an eye on our little SB. Word around town is that a certain FB picked her up from the airport.  Interesting.  Oh, to have been a fly on the headliner of his truck. Now that she is back in the nest, our FB is suspiciously MIA. He’s still in Miller, just keeping out of sight. Could it be that having SB-his FF (this blogger's new favorite initialism: Former Fiancée)-right on his doorstep has him lying low?  Hmmm.  Wonder how that’s working for him?  Friday is the big Welcome Back shindig.  Will he make an appearance? Don’t you fret; nothing gets by this blogger.  Whatever happens, you can read about it here.

Meanwhile, the old-timers say the fish are biting.  It might be time to wet a hook.  Hey, if you don’t catch any fish, you can at least cool off by taking a quick dip.  Bet the water in the lake is plenty cool enough to take the edge off this little heatwave.  All this talk of fishing makes this intrepid blogger think it’s a good time for a bit of family time at the lake.  This old world goes better with a little grace and a little patience — and if a fishing pole helps you find both, who's to argue? Catch you on the flip-flop.  Unless the fish start hitting on my bait--then it might be a month of Sundays before you hear from me again. ‘Nuff Said.

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Artist: Macy Thomas

The Double D Series: Kiss Me Senseless

The Prodigal Returns and the Heat Climbs

ALittleBitofMiller@theDoubleD.bloggingmylifeaway

April 8, 2013

Can you believe this heat? The thermometer hit 95° yesterday. That just doesn't seem right. Even down here in Texas, we raise an eyebrow when it hits 95° in April. But heat or no heat, this blog isn't about the weather — what would be the point of that? With this blog, we (that would be the royal we) will be capturing a few bits and pieces of Miller, Texas for Millerites to ooh and aah over. The idea hit like lightning out of the blue. Crack! The radio was belting out an oldie but a goodie, Back in the Saddle. Hey, no judging. BITS is a classic. Anyway, it triggered a thought landslide about how sometimes the hardest thing in life is to give something another try once you've gotten hurt the first time. Ha — and that right there is about as deep as this blogger gets. So, for reals, what can you expect in these posts? This intrepid blogger will be dishing up whatever catches the attention of Millerites — some gossip, some community color, and sure, why not, a little common-sense advice along the way.

With that in mind, all of Miller is abuzz, and there is a certain man about Miller who might want to listen up. Let's call him Farm Boy (FB). Miller is about to welcome home one of its prodigal daughters. This feisty little lady has been hanging out in the Big Apple for a few years. Let's call her Snow Bird (SB). According to the 'rents, SB is due to arrive today. This blogger, for one, is hoping that old wounds have healed and hearts are ready for a second chance. It will be more than interesting to see if SB's return inspires FB to get back in the saddle and give romance another try. (That there would be a clever tie-in to the song, just in case you didn't catch it.) No doubt, Millerites will be lining up to watch the fireworks. Yippie-Ki-Yay! Things are 'bout to get interesting around these parts.

Meanwhile, life is good here in our little neck of the Piney Woods. Porches are full, supper tables are loud, and the Sunday potluck at the Miller Community Church cleaned out Chef M's famous peach cobbler in under ten minutes flat. Miller takes care of its own — and if this blogger knows anything, it's that one of our own is about to need a little extra looking-after. ‘Nuff said.

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The Double D Series: Book 1

Welcome to A Little Bit of Miller

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Welcome to ALittleBitofMiller@theDoubleD

Well, look who found us. Welcome to the only blog in the Piney Woods of East Texas that knows everything worth knowing about the fine residents of Miller, Texas — and is not afraid to say so. This intrepid blogger has been keeping tabs on Millerites since 2013, and what a ride it has been. Pull up a chair, pour something cold, and stay a while. Posts are organized along the series timeline so you can follow the stories as they unfold. A full book list — including titles currently in the works — is tucked in the sidebar where sensible people keep such things. New around here? Start at the beginning. You will thank this blogger later. Miller takes care of its own, and that includes you. 'Nuff said.

— Your Intrepid Blogger

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