Homes

 During adulthood I have had four residences with very special memories.

Mayfair Apartments

Sampson Avenue

Dyersburg, TN

Crates, bricks, and boards were part of my decorating in those early days.

 

The apartment was where I lived from 1970 until 1977.

This clipping from a magazine was the inspiration for my second home.

I was amazed that this dream house became a reality.

Upper Finley Road

Dyersburg, TN

It is fascinating to watch a house being built.

The kitchen and den were the best features downstairs. And of course, I loved that it was a two-story.

Remember that magazine article. I wanted shelves in the kitchen just like it showed. I liked the shelves, bay window, and wallpaper. 

Well, I got the two shelves, the bay window, and wallpaper my dad hung.

I loved the oak table and chairs and light fixture near the bay window.

Here I am in front of the den fireplace that had a huge log for the mantel.

 Birthday parties for Ryan and Lauren and Christmas holiday memories were made in this house where I lived from 1977-1989.

 Next is the third home.

3898 Simmons Road

Drummonds, TN

A favorite feature of this double-wide modular trailer was the stone fireplace in the den.

Also the section between the living room and dining room was quite high and could accommodate a very tall Christmas tree.

The pond behind the house was a favorite spot for walks in all seasons.

From 1989-2004 many memories were made here as Jo, Jason, Ryan, Lester, and Lauren were growing up.

Home#4 is where I live now.

I miss the hedge that lined the circular drive. Unfortunately some of the shrubs were getting old and dying.

3469 Simmons Road

Drummonds, TN

From 2004-2021 we have enjoyed this location with great gatherings of kids and grandkids. 

On Christmas Eve we try to get a family picture in the den.

This was our group in 2019.

The saying is true.

 "Home is where the heart is."

Houses Through the Years

The houses I'm about to show were places I lived with my parents.

I do not remember my very first home in Bastrop, Louisiana.

The first home I do remember was built by my dad in Swartz, Louisiana.

Carpentry work was one of my dad's many talents. But he decided to change jobs and became a dispatcher for Texas Gas Company.

Many happy days were spent riding bikes, playing basketball and softball, swinging, exploring on our six acres, attending school functions, and being with neighborhood friends.

 My dad was transferred to Eunice, Louisiana. It was the hardest move because  my brother and I loved our Swartz school and friends.

 At first we rented this L-shaped house and enjoyed the neighborhood.

But we were to leave Yukon Street and move to another rental across town.

This photo on North Eighth St. was taken years after we lived there. 

There were once trees along the sidewalk, and those trees were such fun to climb. And the sidewalks were ideal for roller skating. I made new friends in sixth grade and hated to leave them.

The next transfer brought us to Memphis, Tennessee, to a subdivision called Westwood. This time we did not rent. Our Parkrose house was home throughout my junior high and high school years.

After my graduation my dad was transferred to Covington, Tennessee. They would live in three different places in Covington while I was away at college in Jackson, TN, and later living in Dyersburg, TN. 

Fleming Drive

Highway 51

Highway 59

Their last home in Covington was located on Walters Street.